Web transport news roundup

Published: 06 February 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M5 Northbound - M5 northbound between J10 and J9 | Northbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M5 northbound between junctions J11 and J9 . Reason : Clearing the scene of an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 6 February 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 6 February 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident involving an overturned vehicle.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.95 miles of Cheltenham.

M5 Northbound - M5 J11 northbound access | Northbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J11 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 6 February 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 6 February 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.98 miles of Cheltenham.

M5 Northbound - M5 J10 northbound access | Northbound | Accident Location : The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J10 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 6 February 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 6 February 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.79 miles of Leigh.

M5 Southbound - M5 southbound between J10 and J11 | Southbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M5 southbound between junctions J10 and J11 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 6 February 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 6 February 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.92 miles of Leigh.

Remembering Professor Richard Allsop OBE DSc FREng We are deeply saddened by news of the death of a long time PACTS Trustee, Director and Special Advisor, Professor... The post Remembering Professor Richard Allsop OBE DSc FREng appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

ITC debates how cities can achieve their net-zero carbon road maps The ITC’s Spring Discussion Webinar took place on the evening of 17th April to examine how our cities can achieve their net-zero carbon transport road maps. An expert panel was assembled with representatives from Transport for London, Nottingham City Council, Cambridge University and Arup Group and more than 50 attendees engaged in a lively and […] (Transport Wales)

Making Public Transport Safer: A Deep Dive into the 5-Point Action Plan The Government is supporting safe transport with the extension of the £2 single-fare price cap for all bus journeys to... The post Making Public Transport Safer: A Deep Dive into the 5-Point Action Plan appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

THE ART OF SEEING 2023 is set to be the world’s hottest year on record. The world is headed for a temperature rise of 2.6°C. COP28 UN climate talks this month will be a crucial test of political will. How can we prevent political expediency from hampering global efforts? Greener Vision calls for five key ‘Pillars of Unity’. After exceptionally… (Transport Wales)

The Art of Seeing Our world is fragmented, disordered and chaotic.  We are out of alignment with ourselves and the environment on which we depend.  Anthropogenic climate change has been allowed to grow like a cancer with the potential to destroy the world as we know it.  This is where our best thinking has got us.  Greener Vision is… (Transport Wales)