Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 22 May 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A46 Northbound - A46 northbound between A452 and A45 near Coventry (west) | Northbound | Accident Location : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A452 and the A45 Coventry West. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 22 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 22 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.52 miles of Kenilworth.

A46 Southbound - A46 southbound between A435 near Alcester and B439 | Southbound | Accident Location : The A46 southbound between the junctions with the A435 Alcester and the A44 Evesham north. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:45 and 08:00 on 22 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 22 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.88 miles of Alcester.

A1 Southbound - A1 southbound access at a minor junction near South Witham | Southbound | Accident Location : The A1 southbound. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 22 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 22 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 8.31 miles of Oakham.

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)

Summer Thought Leadership Dinner In partnership with Eversheds Sutherland, the ITC looks forward to its Summer Thought Leadership Dinner on 2nd July. This event will explore whether the UK’s energy grid can cope with the electrification of transport. The dinner  is invitation only but if you would like to be considered for a place please contact events@theitc.org.uk . (Transport Wales)

ITC explores long-term rail strategy The ITC held a successful Spring Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 14th April 2026. The event explored the role of and priorities for rail in a long-term transport strategy, and guests heard expert perspectives from Steve Allen from CPCS UK, and David Hoggarth from Transport for the North. An excellent and wide ranging discussion […] (Transport Wales)

First Great British Railway branded train unveiled BBC News - The first train displaying Great British Railways (GBR) branding has been unveiled. (Various)