Daily travel digest

Published: 20 May 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M1 Northbound - M1 J11A northbound access | Northbound | Accident Location : The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J11A . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:30 and 06:45 on 20 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 20 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.61 miles of Toddington.

M4 Eastbound - M4 J17 eastbound exit | Eastbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J17 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:30 and 06:45 on 20 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 20 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.82 miles of Chippenham.

M4 Eastbound - M4 J17 eastbound access | Eastbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M4 eastbound entry slip at junction J17 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 20 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 20 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.85 miles of Chippenham.

M1 Northbound - M1 northbound at the Toddington services slip road between J11A and J12 | Northbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M1 northbound exit slip at Toddington Services. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 20 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 20 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.61 miles of Toddington.

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ITC Autumn Discussion Dinner The ITC was very pleased to hold our Autumn Discussion Dinner in Greater Manchester on 6th November 2024. The event explored how to increase infrastructure investment in our regions, and guests heard expert perspectives from Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive of Transport for the North, and Helen Ellerton, Head of Transport at WYCA. The event reflects the […] (Transport Wales)

ITC debates how planning policy can influence travel behaviour The ITC hosted our Winter Discussion Webinar on the topic of how planning policy can influence travel behaviour. Guests heard from an expert panel comprising Roger Madelin CBE (British Land), Sue Percy CBE (CIHT) and Professor David Banister (Oxford University), followed by a wide-ranging discussion session chaired by Terry Hill CBE. A summary report of […] (Transport Wales)

Minister 'pushing' for deal over use of EU passport e-gates BBC News - The deal could form part of negotiations taking place between the UK and EU on Monday. (Various)

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