Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 19 May 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M61 Northbound - M61 northbound exit for A666 | Northbound | Accident Location : The M61 northbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 19 May 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 19 May 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.36 miles of Bolton.

M61 Southbound - M61 southbound within J3 for A666 | Southbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement Location : The M61 southbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 on 19 May 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 19 May 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.57 miles of Bolton.

ITC welcomes Sir Philip Rutnam KCB as our new Patron The ITC is delighted to welcome aboard Sir Philip Rutnam KCB as a new Patron of the charity. Sir Philip had a highly distinguished career in the UK Civil Service, including as Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport between 2012 and 2017, and brings a wealth of experience in Government and transport policy making. (Transport Wales)

THE ART OF SEEING 2023 is set to be the world’s hottest year on record. The world is headed for a temperature rise of 2.6°C. COP28 UN climate talks this month will be a crucial test of political will. How can we prevent political expediency from hampering global efforts? Greener Vision calls for five key ‘Pillars of Unity’. After exceptionally… (Transport Wales)

Manifesto for Road Safety 2024 Progress in reducing road traffic deaths and serious injuries in the UK has flatlined since 2010. Annually, over 30,000 people... The post Manifesto for Road Safety 2024 appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

ITC 2024 Annual Lecture The ITC is delighted to announce our 2024 Annual Lecture will take place on Monday 24th June at 17:00 (UK time) exploring: How will intergenerational differences impact the future of travel? Our expert Lecturers will be Lord Willetts, FRS, former Minister for Science and Chair of the Intergenerational Commission, and Professor Kiron Chatterjee from UWE. An introductory […] (Transport Wales)

The need for 20mph This month, Deputy Executive Director Margaret Winchcomb spoke to the ETSC Main Council Meeting in Madrid about 20mph limits in... The post The need for 20mph appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)