Daily travel digest

Published: 01 January 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M69 Northbound - M69 northbound between J1 and J2 | Northbound | Accident Location : The M69 northbound between junctions J1 and J2 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:45 and 02:00 on 1 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:45 and 02:00 on 1 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.24 miles of Hinckley.

M6 Southbound - M6 southbound between J31A and J31 | Southbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J32 and J31 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 1 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 1 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.56 miles of Preston.

M6 Northbound - M6 northbound between J32 and J33 | Northbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J31 and J33 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:45 and 08:00 on 1 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 1 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.88 miles of Samlesbury.

M6 Northbound - M6 J31 northbound access | Northbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J31 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 1 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 1 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.85 miles of Samlesbury.

M55 Eastbound - link road from M55 eastbound to M6 J32 southbound | Eastbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M55 eastbound between junction J1 and the M6 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 1 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 1 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.58 miles of Preston.

M55 Eastbound - link road from M55 eastbound to M6 J32 northbound | Eastbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M55 slip road to the M6 northbound . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:15 and 07:30 on 1 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 1 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.88 miles of Preston.

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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)

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)

Progress for People and Planet, Together Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Patrick Harvie MSP, the Net Zero, Constitution and External Affairs Spokesperson for the Scottish Greens. Patrick was co-Leader of the Scottish Greens 2008-2025 and one of the first Green politicians in the UK to serve as a government minister. Over the past year, I’ve been… (Transport Wales)

Bee Network fares set to be frozen for 2026 BBC News - Tram and bus fares across Greater Manchester are to be frozen until the end of 2026. (Various)