Transport & traffic news daily

Published: 17 April 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A14 Westbound - A14 westbound between J21 and J20 | Westbound | Accident Location : The A14 westbound between junctions J22 and J20 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 17 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 17 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.99 miles of Huntingdon.

M48 Westbound - M48 J1 westbound access from A403 | Westbound | Accident Location : The M48 westbound entry slip at junction J1 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 17 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 17 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.46 miles of Chepstow.

ITC debates how planning policy can influence travel behaviour The ITC hosted our Winter Discussion Webinar on the topic of how planning policy can influence travel behaviour. Guests heard from an expert panel comprising Roger Madelin CBE (British Land), Sue Percy CBE (CIHT) and Professor David Banister (Oxford University), followed by a wide-ranging discussion session chaired by Terry Hill CBE. A summary report of […] (Transport Wales)

Shifting the Focus: Is adaptation the key to mainstreaming action on climate change? Chair: Professor Greg Marsden, Chair of Greener Transport Council Professor Jillian Anable, Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds and Greener Transport Council Rupert Read, Majority Project Professor Rebecca Willis, Lancaster University In 2019, Extinction Rebellion instigated a new national conversation about the climate emergency. Their high-profile public protests, alongside movements such as School Strikes… (Transport Wales)

City centre to ferry terminal bus link reinstated BBC News - A bus link between Liverpool's Isle of Man Ferry Terminal and the city centre has been restored. (Various)

ITC Autumn Discussion Dinner The ITC was very pleased to hold our Autumn Discussion Dinner in Greater Manchester on 6th November 2024. The event explored how to increase infrastructure investment in our regions, and guests heard expert perspectives from Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive of Transport for the North, and Helen Ellerton, Head of Transport at WYCA. The event reflects the […] (Transport Wales)

Spring Discussion Dinner The ITC is delighted to host its Spring Thought Leadership discussion dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on the evening of Tuesday 25th March 2025. The event will explore the question of ‘How can we achieve a truly integrated national transport strategy?’ and we are delighted to be welcoming an expert panel including Alina Tuerk, Head […] (Transport Wales)