News in brief

Published: 22 June 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M1 Southbound - link road from A405 southbound to M1 J6 southbound | Southbound | Vehicle Obstruction Location : The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J6 . Reason : Medical emergency. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:15 and 04:30 on 22 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:15 and 04:30 on 22 June 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.75 miles of Watford.

New briefing: Non-EAPC electric bikes New PACTS briefing outlines the road safety risks of illegal high-powered electric bikes The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety... The post New briefing: Non-EAPC electric bikes appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

ITC debates new aviation technologies The ITC was delighted to host its Winter Discussion Webinar on the 3rd March, exploring the policy impacts of new aviation technologies. Guests heard insights from an expert panel, including Mark Bentall (Airbus), John Strickland (Cranfield University) and Sophie Lane (Aviation Technology Institute). A summary report on the event can be found here. (Transport Wales)

What is it like on the bus that is a 'lifeline'? BBC News - The number 65 bus runs between the Cambridgeshire market town of St Neots and through some of the surrounding villages. Passengers feel part of a small community, but the route is under threat, with transport chiefs citing reducing numbers and the cost of about mp;pound;16 per person. As fears of wider cuts surface, what could these mean for bus services in one county? (Various)

PACTS welcomes new Advocacy Officer, Oliver Blair PACTS is pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Blair as our new Advocacy Officer. Oliver joins PACTS with a... The post PACTS welcomes new Advocacy Officer, Oliver Blair appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Council for the Future Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Claire Haigh, Founder & CEO Greener Vision and Creator of The Tabula Project, and Professor Mette High, Director of the Centre for Energy Ethics and Professor in Social Anthropology, University of St Andrews. We are at a critical point in our struggle to tackle the… (Transport Wales)