News summary

Published: 12 March 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M4 Westbound - M4 : Westbound : J33 Capel Llanilltern : 18/03/26-25/03/26 2000-0600 : onslip : Closed : Resurfacing work : Description: M4 : Westbound : J33 Capel Llanilltern : 18/03/26-25/03/26 2000-0600 : onslip : Closed : Resurfacing work :, Start time: 18/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 25/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 11/03/2026 9:11Incident, 1.63 miles of Pentyrch.

M4 Westbound - M4 : Westbound : J34 Miskin : 18/03/26-25/03/26 2000-0600 : offslip : Resurfacing work : Closed : Description: M4 : Westbound : J34 Miskin : 18/03/26-25/03/26 2000-0600 : offslip : Resurfacing work : Closed :, Start time: 18/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 25/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 11/03/2026 9:10Incident, 1.99 miles of Llantrisant.

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ITC releases report on the impacts of new Aviation Technologies The ITC, together with its project partner the CAA, is delighted to release its latest report exploring the policy and regulatory challenges arising from new aviation technologies. The report explores how these new technologies are reshaping the aviation sector and can be downloaded here. (Transport Wales)

ITC Winter Discussion, Tues 3 March The ITC Winter Discussion Webinar will take place on Tuesday 3rd March from 17:00 to 18:30, and explore the theme of ‘What will be the policy and regulatory impacts of new aviation technologies?‘. The debate will take forward the findings from the recent research report published by the ITC and the CAA, offering a range of reflections […] (Transport Wales)

Pedestrian road deaths 'unacceptably high' BBC News - Road safety commissioner Mat MacDonald reveals data showing that pedestrian deaths have increased. (Various)