Transport & traffic summary

Published: 16 March 2018
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A2 Eastbound - A2 eastbound between A258 and A20 | Eastbound | Road Works Location : The A2 eastbound between the A258 and the junction with the A20 . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:25 on 15 March 2018 to 06:00 on 16 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.54 miles E of Dover.

M58 Eastbound - link road from A577 northbound to M58 J5 eastbound | Eastbound | Road Works Location : The M58 eastbound entry slip at junction J5 . Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 March 2018 to 05:00 on 17 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.09 miles E of Skelmersdale.

M58 Eastbound - M58 J5 eastbound exit | Eastbound | Road Works Location : The M58 eastbound exit slip at junction J5 . Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 March 2018 to 05:00 on 17 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.15 miles E of Skelmersdale.

ITC Spring Discussion Evening The ITC’s Spring Discussion Evening will take place on the evening of Tuesday 17th April 2018 at the Cowcross Street Gallery in Farringdon. The subject of the discussion will be ‘How will new technologies improve freight transport and supply chains?’ and will be chaired by ITC Commissioner Nicholas Finney OBE. We are delighted to have […] (Transport Wales)

ITC explores the future for private hire and taxi services in Britain The ITC was delighted to welcome an expert audience at its Winter Discussion Evening on 20th February 2018 to discuss the future for private hire and taxi services in the UK. Guests listened to a panel including the Chief Executives of Addison Lee and Karhoo, and a robust discussion was enjoyed. A copy of the […] (Transport Wales)

MoD must award Clyde contract Brown calls for urgent clarity on Type 26 Combat Ships. (Transport Scotland)

Passengers urged to take care ahead of expected adverse weather Met office warnings are in place for ice and snow across much of Wales. (Transport Wales)

Extreme weather warning issued for south and mid WalesDO NOT travel unless absolutely necessary The Welsh Government is urging people not to travel unless absolutely necessary as a spell of heavy snow and blizzard conditions is expected to hit South and Mid Wales this afternoon. (Transport Wales)

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

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)