Traffic News Daily

Published: 28 January 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M1 Southbound - M1 southbound at the Newport Pagnell services slip road between J15 and J14 | Southbound | Broken down vehicle Location : The M1 southbound exit slip at Newport Pagnell Services. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:30 and 05:45 on 28 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 28 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.89 miles of Haversham.

A27 Westbound - A27 westbound between A270 near Brighton (east) and A23 | Westbound | Accident Location : The A27 westbound between the A277 and the junction with the A23 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 28 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 28 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.92 miles of Lewes.

MPs demand answers after Dartford tunnel damaged BBC News - Two Labour MPs have demanded answers as to how an over-height vehicle was able to cause significant damage to one of tunnels of the Dartford Crossing. (Various)

Green to Our Core Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Cllr Bridget Smith, Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council. Bridget has been the leader of Council since 2018 and sits on the boards of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and the Cambridge Growth Company’s Advisory Council. The consultation on a new Climate and Nature… (Transport Wales)

2025 Parliamentary Highlights 1. House of Commons Adjournment Debate – Prevention-Based Road Safety – January Led by Andy MacNae MP, a PACTS President,?this... The post 2025 Parliamentary Highlights appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Progress for People and Planet, Together Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Patrick Harvie MSP, the Net Zero, Constitution and External Affairs Spokesperson for the Scottish Greens. Patrick was co-Leader of the Scottish Greens 2008-2025 and one of the first Green politicians in the UK to serve as a government minister. Over the past year, I’ve been… (Transport Wales)

ITC debates the impact of Robotaxis The ITC held a successful Autumn Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 19th November 2025. The event explored how the rise of Robotaxis will impact travel behaviour and policy, and guests heard expert perspectives from Ed Davison from Uber UK, and Elena Gillies from the CCAV. An excellent and wide ranging discussion was held afterwards […] (Transport Wales)