Transport & traffic roundup

Published: 18 September 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M5 Southbound - M5 southbound between J24 and J25 | Southbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M5 southbound between junctions J24 and J25 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 18 September 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 18 September 2024. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.No Delay, 2.56 miles of Bridgewater.

ITC 2024 Annual Lecture The ITC is delighted to announce our 2024 Annual Lecture will take place on Wednesday 11th September at 17:00 (UK time) exploring: How will intergenerational differences impact the future of travel? Our expert Lecturers will be Lord Willetts, FRS, former Minister for Science and Chair of the Intergenerational Commission, and Professor Kiron Chatterjee from UWE. An introductory […] (Transport Wales)

ITC welcomes Sir Philip Rutnam KCB as our new Patron The ITC is delighted to welcome aboard Sir Philip Rutnam KCB as a new Patron of the charity. Sir Philip had a highly distinguished career in the UK Civil Service, including as Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport between 2012 and 2017, and brings a wealth of experience in Government and transport policy making. (Transport Wales)

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