Daily transport digest

Published: 21 August 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A2 Westbound - A2 westbound between B255 and M25/A282 | Westbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The A2 westbound between the junctions with the A2260 and the M25 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:15 and 04:30 on 21 August 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:15 and 04:30 on 21 August 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.No Delay, 2.43 miles of Dartford.

ITC Director on Intelligence Forums podcast The ITC Director participated in the June edition of the ‘Intelligence Forums’ podcast with Harry Corbett, explaining about the work of the ITC and its research findings. The Intelligence Forums podcast was created to encourage more commercial dialogue about key policy issues. For more information please click here. (Transport Wales)

ITC 2025 Annual Lecture The ITC is delighted to announce our 2025 Annual Lecture on Wednesday 1st October at 17:00 (UK time) exploring: How can transport contribute towards economic growth and productivity? Our highly distinguished Lecturers will be Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Advisor to the CEBR and previously joint head of the UK Government Economic Service; and Bridget Rosewell CBE, Senior Independent Director […] (Transport Wales)

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