Daily travel digest

Published: 04 January 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M1 Northbound - M1 J38 northbound exit | Northbound | Accident Location : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J38 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 4 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 4 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.52 miles of Barnsley.

A63 Westbound - A63 westbound exit at a minor junction between A1166 and A15 | Westbound | Accident Location : The A63 westbound. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:15 and 05:30 on 4 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 4 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.46 miles of Hull.

M25 Westbound - link road from M11 J6 northbound to M25 J27 clockwise | Clockwise | Accident Location : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J27 From M11 North. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:00 and 04:15 on 4 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:00 and 04:15 on 4 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.44 miles of Theydon Bois.

A31 Eastbound - A31 eastbound exit for A338 near Ringwood (east) | Eastbound | Accident Location : The A31 eastbound exit slip to the A338 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:00 and 05:15 on 4 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 4 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.4 miles of Ringwood.

A31 Eastbound - A31 eastbound within the A338 near Ringwood (east) junction | Eastbound | Accident Location : The A31 eastbound at the junction with the A338 North. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:30 and 06:45 on 4 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 4 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.94 miles of Ringwood.

ITC debates the impact of Robotaxis The ITC held a successful Autumn Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 19th November 2025. The event explored how the rise of Robotaxis will impact travel behaviour and policy, and guests heard expert perspectives from Ed Davison from Uber UK, and Elena Gillies from the CCAV. An excellent and wide ranging discussion was held afterwards […] (Transport Wales)

What will 2026 bring for West rail services? BBC News - It is set to be a year of change for train services in the West of England. (Various)

Direct London trains 'could start in 2026' BBC News - A new train company is hoping its proposals for new daily services from Shropshire to London Euston could begin towards the end of 2026. (Various)

PACTS Expertise: Safe System Overview Each year in the United Kingdom, around 1,600 people die and 30,000 more are seriously injured in road traffic... The post PACTS Expertise: Safe System appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

ITC Annual Dinner The ITC is delighted to be holding our 2025 Annual Dinner on Wednesday 3rd December at the House of Lords kindly hosted by our Patron and former Minister of State The Baroness Kramer PC. This event will review the achievements of the past year and is by invitation only for ITC supporters. If you would like […] (Transport Wales)