Daily transport briefing

Published: 23 July 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A47 Eastbound - A47 eastbound access from A146 | Eastbound | Accident Location : The A47 eastbound entry slip from the A146 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:45 and 03:00 on 23 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:45 and 03:00 on 23 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.98 miles of Norwich.

M61 Southbound - M61 southbound between J4 and J3 | Southbound | Accident Location : The M61 southbound between junctions J4 and J3 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:45 and 09:00 on 23 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 23 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.76 miles of Bolton.

M61 Southbound - M61 J4 southbound access | Southbound | Accident Location : The M61 southbound entry slip at junction J4 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:45 and 08:00 on 23 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 23 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.72 miles of Bolton.

DLR timetable reduced due to delayed new trains BBC News - Docklands Light Railway services will be reduced until new trains are introduced, TfL confirms. (Various)

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