Web transport news roundup

Published: 14 September 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M6 Northbound - M6 J14 northbound access | Northbound | Spillage Location : The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J14 . Reason : Load spillage. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:15 and 04:30 on 14 September 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:15 and 04:30 on 14 September 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.7 miles of Stafford.

A Roundtable with the DfT In August, PACTS organised a successful meeting between road safety leaders and the Department for Transport officials who also kindly... The post A Roundtable with the DfT appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Greener Transport Council The Greener Transport Council has written to MPs today in advance of the Parliamentary debate on the National Networks National Policy Statement on 26th March. In our assessment, the NNNPS as written, waters down the treatment of the carbon impacts of national road and rail programmes. We pose three key questions to answer. Whether an… (Transport Wales)

Date set for opening of new Bristol train station BBC News - A long-awaited opening date has been announced for a train station which shut 60 years ago. Ashley Down station, which has been in construction since March 2023, will open on Saturday, 28 September. (Various)

Trust works to prevent more pollution in canal BBC News - There are concerns sediment at the bottom of the canal may cause more pollution if it is disturbed. (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)