Daily traffic & travel news

Published: 23 January 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M62 Westbound - M62 westbound within J25 | Westbound | Accident Location : The M62 westbound at junction J25 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:15 and 03:30 on 23 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 23 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.42 miles of Brighouse.

A1 Northbound - A1 northbound between B1174 near Grantham (north) and B6326 | Northbound | Accident Location : The A1 northbound between the A52 and the junction with the A46 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 23 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 23 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.91 miles of Grantham.

A1 Southbound - A1 southbound between B1174 near Grantham (north) and A52 | Southbound | Accident Location : The A1 southbound between the A46 and the junction with the A52 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 23 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 23 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.58 miles of Bottesford.

A34 Northbound - A34 northbound between A33 and A272 | Northbound | Accident Location : The A34 northbound between the M3 and the junction with the A272 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 23 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 23 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.95 miles of Winchester.

Statement on the New Road Safety Strategy We welcome the UK Government’s publication of the first national Road Safety Strategy in more than a decade. With nearly... The post Statement on the New Road Safety Strategy appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

e-scooter Roundtable: From streets to sales On 3 December 2025, PACTS supported a parliamentary roundtable at Portcullis House, hosted by Helen Maguire MP, to examine the... The post e-scooter Roundtable: From streets to sales appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Progress for People and Planet, Together Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Patrick Harvie MSP, the Net Zero, Constitution and External Affairs Spokesperson for the Scottish Greens. Patrick was co-Leader of the Scottish Greens 2008-2025 and one of the first Green politicians in the UK to serve as a government minister. Over the past year, I’ve been… (Transport Wales)

ITC debates the impact of Robotaxis The ITC held a successful Autumn Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 19th November 2025. The event explored how the rise of Robotaxis will impact travel behaviour and policy, and guests heard expert perspectives from Ed Davison from Uber UK, and Elena Gillies from the CCAV. An excellent and wide ranging discussion was held afterwards […] (Transport Wales)

Designers working on plans for Fort William bus hub BBC News - Designers have been commissioned to look at how Fort William's bus station could be improved, including potential options for its relocation. (Various)