Daily transport news

Published: 24 October 2020
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M48 Westbound - M48 westbound within J1 | Westbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement Location : The M48 westbound at junction J1 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.67 miles N of Chepstow.

A12 Northbound - A12 northbound access from A1124 | Northbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The A12 northbound entry slip from the A1124 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 24 October 2020. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 24 October 2020. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.04 miles S of Colchester.

PACTS Response to the Roads Policing Review Call for Evidence In July 2020, the Department for Transport launched a call for evidence on the subject of roads policing. This call for evidence seeks to identify what makes a difference in enforcement and how the capability and capacity of enforcement services can be enhanced. The Department for Transport (DfT) is carrying out this call for evidence as they are seeking to identify how the use of existing enforcement capabilities, and any […] (Transport Wales)

Transport Minister seeks urgent reassurance on Inverness-Gatwick link Urgent discussions sought (Transport Scotland)

Coroner ServicePACTS evidence to HoC Justice Committee inquiry The House of Commons Justice Committee is holding an inquiry into the Coroner Service. PACTS submitted evidence relating to our work on suicides on the road collision investigation and prevention of future death reports. The Committee has now published it: 2020 Justice Committee – Coroners Service   (Transport Wales)

ITC submits evidence to Transport Select Committee coronavirus inquiry The ITC has submitted a response to the Transport Select Committee’s ongoing coronavirus inquiry. This outlines some of the key impacts of the virus crisis on transport and longer-term policy implications. Click here to download a copy. It is based on a consultation the ITC held with the industry during Summer 2020 and will be […] (Transport Wales)

ITC 2020 Annual Lecture The ITC is delighted to announce our 2020 Annual Lecture will take place as an online webinar on Tuesday 14th July  from 17:00 to 19:00.  This year’s Lecture will explore the question: How can we future proof our transport infrastructure for climate change? We are pleased to be running the event in partnership with the UCL Centre for […] (Transport Wales)