Transport & traffic roundup

Published: 14 October 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M55 Westbound - link road from M6 J32 northbound to M55 westbound | Westbound | Accident Location : The M55 westbound between the M6 northbound and junction J1 . Reason : Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:30 and 06:45 on 14 October 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 14 October 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.81 miles of Preston.

Why do vehicles keep hitting this railway bridge? BBC News - On Wednesday a railway bridge - which previously held the title for Britain's most bashed - was hit by a lorry for the 13th time in 2024. (Various)

Podcast with Eversheds Sutherland The ITC Director was interviewed for the Preparing for Change podcast series run by Eversheds Sutherland, exploring the key transport policy challenges that will be faced by the next Government, using insights from the ITC’s research. The podcast was hosted by legal expert Nicolette Sanders and can be accessed by clicking here. (Transport Wales)

Plaid wants HS2 cash before helping Labour budget BBC News - Welsh Labour needs opposition help to pass its budget, but Plaid says it wants funding reform first. (Various)

MEBTI competitionLion Laboratories receive award from PACTS In 2018, PACTS was awarded a a grant by the Secretary of State for Transport to run a competition to... The post MEBTI competition – Lion Laboratories receive award from PACTS appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Secretary of State for Transport Hosts a Road Safety Roundtable On 7th October 2024, PACTS was pleased to participate in a Road Safety Roundtable event hosted by the Secretary of State... The post Secretary of State for Transport Hosts a Road Safety Roundtable appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)