Web transport news roundup

Published: 23 July 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A5 - A5 : Both directions : Menai Suspension Bridge : Improvement works : Weight limit 7.5 tonnes : : 02/01/24-01/09/25 : Description: A5 : Both directions : Menai Suspension Bridge : Improvement works : Weight limit 7.5 tonnes : : 02/01/24-01/09/25 :, Start time: 02/01/2024 0:15 , End Date: 01/02/2025 0:15, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 01/02/2024 8:24Incident, 1.01 miles of Menai.

A47 Eastbound - A47 eastbound between A10/A149 and A1122 | Eastbound | Accident Location : The A47 eastbound between the A10 and the junction with the A1122 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:30 and 05:45 on 23 July 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 23 July 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.03 miles of King's Lynn.

A47 Westbound - A47 westbound between A1122 and A10/A149 | Westbound | Accident Location : The A47 westbound between the A1122 and the junction with the A10 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:30 and 05:45 on 23 July 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 23 July 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.15 miles of King's Lynn.

A50 Westbound - A50 westbound exit for A5007 near Longton (east) | Westbound | Spillage Location : The A50 westbound exit slip to the A5007 . Reason : Load spillage. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 23 July 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 23 July 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.92 miles of Stoke on Trent.

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)

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)

Welcoming a new Chair and Vice Chair PACTS is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and... The post Welcoming a new Chair and Vice Chair appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Move fast and fix things A new team of ministers has been appointed to the Department for Transport since the recent election, and five priorities... The post ‘Move fast and fix things’ appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

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)