Daily transport briefing

Published: 15 February 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M56 Eastbound - M56 J3A eastbound exit | Eastbound | Accident Location : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J3A . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 15 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 15 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.17 miles of Wythenshawe.

Permission sought for removal of damaged Spey viaduct BBC News - Moray Council has applied for permission to remove the damaged sections of a former railway bridge near Garmouth. (Various)

Glen Sannox ferry return delayed by anchor fault BBC News - The CalMac ship was been out of action since November for annual overhaul and other work (Various)

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)

Applications invited for Chair and vice-Chair of PACTS Road User Behaviour Working Party The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) wishes to appoint a Chair and vice-Chair for its Road User Behaviour Working... The post Applications invited for Chair and vice-Chair of PACTS Road User Behaviour Working Party appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Green to Our Core Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Cllr Bridget Smith, Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council. Bridget has been the leader of Council since 2018 and sits on the boards of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and the Cambridge Growth Company’s Advisory Council. The consultation on a new Climate and Nature… (Transport Wales)