Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 20 March 2018
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M25 - link road from M11 J6 northbound to M25 J27 anti-clockwise | Anti-Clockwise | Accident Location : The M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J27 From M11 North. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:30 and 17:45 on 20 March 2018. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 20 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.24 miles NE of Theydon Bois.

A3 Southbound - A3 southbound between A320 and A322 | Southbound | Road Works Location : The A3 southbound between the junctions with the A320 and the A322 . Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 26 March 2018 to 28 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.24 miles N of Guildford.

M25 - link road from M11 J6 southbound to M25 J27 anti-clockwise | Anti-Clockwise | Accident Location : The M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J27 From M11 South. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:30 and 17:45 on 20 March 2018. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 20 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.32 miles NE of Theydon Bois.

Funding secured for A545 improvements in Anglesey Action is being taken to improve the A545 in Beaumaris which has been affected by severe weather conditions in recent years, Transport Secretary Ken Skates has announced. (Transport Wales)

More efficient and effective management Firth of Forth transport Scottish Parliament passes Bill for new operating company (Transport Scotland)

Lilian Greenwood MP joined the Transport safety APPG at their January 2018 meeting Members of the Transport Safety APPG were joined by Lilian Greenwood, Chair of the House of Commons Transport Select Committee to discuss current inquiries being undertaken by the Select Committee. (Transport Wales)

ITC wins grant for bus demand research The ITC is grateful to the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund which has generously provided a grant to enable us to undertake research into the causes of the decline of bus travel in England. This work will take place over 2018-19 and forms part of the ITC’s travel trends work stream. (Transport Wales)

Transport Minister seeks urgent reassurance on Inverness-Gatwick link Urgent discussions sought (Transport Scotland)

Busiest February on record Increase in passengers despite winter weather. (Edinburgh Airport)

Direct route from Edinburgh to Beijing First Scottish route to Beijing to take off in June. (Edinburgh Airport)

A Neate addition New app introduced for passengers with reduced mobility and hidden disabilities. (Edinburgh Airport)