Web transport news roundup

Published: 18 April 2023
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A14 Eastbound - A14 eastbound between J42 and J43 | Eastbound | Accident Location : The A14 eastbound between junctions J42 Bury St Edmunds West and J43 Bury St Edmunds Central. Reason : Accident involving a vehicle crossing the central reservation. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:15 and 09:30 on 18 April 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 18 April 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident involving a vehicle from the opposite carriageway.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.14 miles of Bury Saint Edmunds.

A14 Westbound - A14 westbound between J43 and J42 | Westbound | Accident Location : The A14 westbound between junctions J43 Bury St Edmunds Central and J42 Bury St Edmunds West. Reason : Accident involving a vehicle crossing the central reservation. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:15 and 09:30 on 18 April 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 18 April 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident involving a vehicle from the opposite carriageway.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.73 miles of Bury Saint Edmunds.

A1 Northbound - A1 northbound exit for A639 | Northbound | Broken down vehicle Location : The A1 northbound exit slip to the A639 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:30 and 02:45 on 18 April 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:30 and 02:45 on 18 April 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.89 miles of Sutton.

M65 Eastbound - M65 J5 eastbound access | Eastbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M65 eastbound entry slip at junction J5 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:30 and 03:45 on 18 April 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:30 and 03:45 on 18 April 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.26 miles of Blackburn.

M5 Southbound - M5 southbound between J10 and J11 | Southbound | Accident Location : The M5 southbound between junctions J9 and J11 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 18 April 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 18 April 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.31 miles of Tewkesbury.

M5 Southbound - M5 J9 southbound access | Southbound | Accident Location : The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J9 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 18 April 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 18 April 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.19 miles of Tewkesbury.

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)

PACTS response to the Governments consultation on the MOT. This DfT consultation is seeking views on changes to roadworthiness testing. The first part considers the case for changing the... The post PACTS response to the Government’s consultation on the MOT. appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Achieving net zero carbon transport in our cities The ITC has published a new report for policy makers exploring how to achieve net zero carbon transport across a range of city scales. The report, authored by an academic team at Nottingham Business School, provides a toolkit for assessing progress and argues that more local authority funding is needed to achieve carbon targets. Please […] (Transport Wales)

Safety regulation needed as micromobility use grows As more micromobility options become available, there is an increasing need for regulations to address the new safety challenges they... The post Safety regulation needed as micromobility use grows appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

New ITC report on net-zero carbon transport in our cities The ITC is pleased to release a new report examining the road maps to achieve net-zero carbon transport in our cities. Authored by a team of academic experts from Nottingham Business School, the report provides a toolkit for assessing progress towards zero carbon transport and argues that cities need more autonomy over funding and policy. […] (Transport Wales)