News summary

Published: 02 July 2023
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M1 Southbound - M1 southbound between J15A and J15 | Southbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M1 southbound between junctions J15A and J15 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:15 and 02:30 on 2 July 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:15 and 02:30 on 2 July 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.No Delay, 3.65 miles of Northampton.

M4 Eastbound - M4 eastbound between J10 and J8 | Eastbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J10 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2, 3 and 4 are closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 2 July 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 2 July 2023. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed.No Delay, 3.77 miles of Bracknell.

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)

New Executive Directors Message I am delighted to join PACTS as its new Executive Director. I look forward to working closely with our Trustees,... The post New Executive Director’s Message appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

The fight of our lives The past eight years have been the hottest in recorded history.  Despite achieving an historic breakthrough on a new “loss and damage” fund, COP27 failed to move the dial on reducing emissions. We are nowhere near the scale of change needed.  As the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres put it: “We are in the fight… (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)

Shifting face-to-face driving safety training online Online driver training can be effective, but only if carefully designed to avoid boredom and distraction. Those are the findings... The post Shifting face-to-face driving safety training online appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)