Web transport news roundup

Published: 27 November 2023
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A5 Northbound - A5 northbound between A458 near Shrewsbury (west) and B4396 | Northbound | Accident Location : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:30 and 03:45 on 27 November 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:30 and 03:45 on 27 November 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.6 miles of Shrewsbury.

A5 Southbound - A5 southbound between B4396 and A458 near Shrewsbury (west) | Southbound | Accident Location : The A5 southbound between the A483 and the junction with the A458 West of Shrewsbury. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:30 and 03:45 on 27 November 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:30 and 03:45 on 27 November 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.18 miles of Baschurch.

Autumn Discussion Dinner The ITC is delighted to host its Autumn ‘Thought Leadership’ discussion dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on the evening of Tuesday 7th November 2022. The event will provide a preview of the ITC’s forthcoming report ‘What will be the policy and regulatory impacts of new aviation technologies?‘ from our research study co-sponsored by the […] (Transport Wales)

THE ART OF SEEING 2023 is set to be the world’s hottest year on record. The world is headed for a temperature rise of 2.6°C. COP28 UN climate talks this month will be a crucial test of political will. How can we prevent political expediency from hampering global efforts? Greener Vision calls for five key ‘Pillars of Unity’. After exceptionally… (Transport Wales)

From Toilets to Cyclops: PACTS Working Parties Explore Diverse Transport Safety Issues What connects seemingly mundane items like toilets and sleep to futuristic, hydrogen-powered and autonomous vehicles, or even mythical Cyclops? The... The post From Toilets to Cyclops: PACTS Working Parties Explore Diverse Transport Safety Issues appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

ITC wins major grant for new Vehicle Decarbonisation study The ITC is most grateful to the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund which has generously provided a grant to enable us to undertake research into the social and distributional impacts of vehicle decarbonisation policies. This study will involve a major public consultation exercise and the findings will be released in Summer 2024. (Transport Wales)

ITC debates how cities can achieve their net-zero carbon road maps The ITC’s Spring Discussion Webinar took place on the evening of 17th April to examine how our cities can achieve their net-zero carbon transport road maps. An expert panel was assembled with representatives from Transport for London, Nottingham City Council, Cambridge University and Arup Group and more than 50 attendees engaged in a lively and […] (Transport Wales)