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Published: 18 March 2018
By Chris Haycock



Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M18 Northbound - M18 northbound between J5 and J6 | Northbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M18 northbound between junctions J5 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:15 and 05:30 on 18 March 2018. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 18 March 2018. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.No Delay, 6.87 miles E of Doncaster.

M40 Southbound - M40 J9 southbound access | Southbound | Vehicle Fire Location : The M40 southbound entry slip at junction J9 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:15 and 07:30 on 18 March 2018. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 18 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3 miles SW of Bicester.

General

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Airports

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

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

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


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