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Published: 14 July 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A63 Westbound - A63 westbound between A1079 and A1166 | Westbound | Accident Location : The A63 westbound between the A1033 North and the junction with the A1166 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 14 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 14 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.02 miles of Hull.

ITC 2025 Annual Lecture The ITC is delighted to announce our 2025 Annual Lecture on Wednesday 1st October at 17:00 (UK time) exploring: How can transport contribute towards economic growth and productivity? Our highly distinguished Lecturers will be Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Advisor to the CEBR and previously joint head of the UK Government Economic Service; and Bridget Rosewell CBE, Senior Independent Director […] (Transport Wales)

Local Authorities Collaborate at Latest Safe System Network Workshop The Safe System Network recently brought together representatives from a number of local authorities for a dynamic in-person workshop, hosted... The post Local Authorities Collaborate at Latest Safe System Network Workshop appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Extra services announced for rail diversion route BBC News - Extra rail services are to be added between Manchester and Mirfield to help keep people travelling during ongoing engineering work. (Various)

Parliamentary Update: Vision Zero, E-Micromobility & Road Safety Advocacy June 2025 has seen a series of important road safety discussions across both Houses of Parliament — with growing momentum... The post Parliamentary Update: Vision Zero, E-Micromobility & Road Safety Advocacy appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Pathways to Net Zero Transport is the fastest growing source of global greenhouse GHG emissions and the UK’s biggest polluting sector.  Emissions from road transport – 95% of the UK’s transport total – have hardly changed since 1990. Vehicles efficiency gains have been largely offset by larger vehicles and rising demand. According to the Climate Change Committee, the annual… (Transport Wales)