Daily travel digest

Published: 26 May 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M5 Northbound - M5 northbound between J11A and J11 | Northbound | Accident Location : The M5 northbound between junctions J11A and J11 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:00 and 09:15 on 26 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 26 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.73 miles of Gloucester.

M5 Northbound - link road from A417 northbound to M5 J11A northbound | Northbound | Accident Location : The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J11A . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:45 and 09:00 on 26 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 26 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.54 miles of Gloucester.

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Great British Railways Department for Transport - Updates on the programme to transfer rail services into public ownership and establish GBR as the body responsible for passenger services and infrastructure. (Various)