Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 29 June 2023
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A19 Southbound - A19 southbound between A689 and A1027 | Southbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A689 and the A1027 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:45 and 04:00 on 29 June 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:45 and 04:00 on 29 June 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.06 miles of Stockton-on-Tees.

A19 Northbound - A19 northbound between A1027 and A689 | Northbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A1027 and the A689 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:45 and 04:00 on 29 June 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:45 and 04:00 on 29 June 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.49 miles of Stockton-on-Tees.

Delivering Net Zero Road Transport The roundtable discussion Pathways to Net Zero – Delivering Net Zero Road Transport was held on 6th June 2023. This session focused on what is now the top priority for net zero: delivery.  Whilst the UK has some good strategies in place, it is vital now to get the right policies in place to enable the… (Transport Wales)

ITC features in Without Borders podcast The ITC’s book Why Travel: Understanding our need to move and how it shapes our lives was featured in the latest edition of the Without Borders podcast, hosted by Nolan Yuma. The full episode, exploring the motivations behind travel, can be viewed by clicking on this link. (Transport Wales)

A Vision for Change The recent publication of my analysis of the downgrading of transport decarbonisation ambition as set out in the Carbon Budget Delivery Plan (Reverse Gear) is a pretty depressing read. 72% of the ambition for change set out in 2021 seemingly set aside. The analysis shows that, even with the ZEV Mandate emissions from vehicles will… (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)

RUEL bill amendments could impact transport safety regulations In September 2021, the UK government initiated a review of the retained EU laws [Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform)... The post RUEL bill amendments could impact transport safety regulations appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)