News in brief

Published: 25 April 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M62 Eastbound - M62 eastbound between J31 and J32 | Eastbound | Animals On Road Location : The M62 eastbound between junctions J31 and J32 . Reason : Animals in the road. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:30 and 05:45 on 25 April 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 25 April 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.62 miles of Pontefract.

M62 Eastbound - M62 J31 eastbound access | Eastbound | Animals On Road Location : The M62 eastbound entry slip at junction J31 . Reason : Animals in the road. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:30 and 05:45 on 25 April 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 25 April 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.78 miles of Wakefield.

Spring Discussion Dinner The ITC is delighted to host its Spring Thought Leadership discussion dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on the evening of Tuesday 16th April 2024. The event will explore the question of ‘How can we reform paying for road use in a era of electric vehicles?’ and we are delighted to be welcoming an expert panel […] (Transport Wales)

ITC 2024 Annual Lecture The ITC is delighted to announce our 2024 Annual Lecture will take place on Monday 24th June at 17:00 (UK time) exploring: How will intergenerational differences impact the future of travel? Our expert Lecturers will be Lord Willetts, FRS, former Minister for Science and Chair of the Intergenerational Commission, and Professor Kiron Chatterjee from UWE. An introductory […] (Transport Wales)

Pathways to Net ZeroSeries II In 2024 Greener Vision is spearheading a series of Pathways to Net Zero events that will explore how to develop a response to the climate crisis commensurate to the scale of challenge.  The series will build on insights from the Greener Vision: The Art of Seeing, and will develop further ‘The Pillars of Unity’ outlined… (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)

PACTS response to the DfT consultation on EAPCs PACTS has responded to the Department for Transport consultation on proposed changes involving Electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs) in Great... The post PACTS response to the DfT consultation on EAPCs appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)