Daily traffic & travel summary

Published: 25 February 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A66 Westbound - A66 westbound between A1(M) and A67 near Bowes | Westbound | Road Works Location : The A66 westbound between the A1M and the junction with the A67 . Reason : Emergency lighting repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 03:26 on 25 February 2026 to 06:00 on 25 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.84 miles of Richmond.

A66 Eastbound - A66 eastbound between A67 near Bowes and A1(M) | Eastbound | Road Works Location : The A66 eastbound between the A67 and the junction with the A1M . Reason : Emergency lighting repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 03:27 on 25 February 2026 to 06:00 on 25 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 11.72 miles of Brough.

'One last chance' to create new train service BBC News - Plans for a new rail service in Wiltshire and Somerset could derail, unless crucial funding can be found in the coming weeks. (Various)

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)

MP warns of growing pressure on railway line BBC News - An MP has warned that the planned Universal theme park and airport expansion could cause a railway route to exceed its capacity within five years. (Various)

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 Winter Discussion, Tues 3 March The ITC Winter Discussion Webinar will take place on Tuesday 3rd March from 17:00 to 18:30, and explore the theme of ‘What will be the policy and regulatory impacts of new aviation technologies?‘. The debate will take forward the findings from the recent research report published by the ITC and the CAA, offering a range of reflections […] (Transport Wales)