Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 24 April 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A40 Eastbound - A40 : Eastbound : Monmouth Dixton R/bout to Servicebridge : 14/04/26-30/06/26 0600 : Contraflow : Description: A40 : Eastbound : Monmouth Dixton R/bout to Servicebridge : 14/04/26-30/06/26 0600 : Contraflow :, Start time: 14/04/2026 6:00 , End Date: 30/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/04/2026 6:00Incident, 0.45 miles of Monmouth.

PACTS response to consultation on powered mobility devices PACTS has submitted its response to the Government’s consultation on reviewing the law for powered mobility devices. The response welcomes... The post PACTS response to consultation on powered mobility devices 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)

'Illegal e-scooter riders are a menace' BBC News - Up and down the country police forces are seizing and crushing privately owned electric scooters that have been used illegally on roads and pavements. (Various)

'Criminal use of e-bikes and e-scooters increasing' BBC News - More needs to be done to clamp down on criminals increasing use of e-scooters and e-bikes, a police and crime commissioner (PCC) said. (Various)

PACTS Council of Membersmeeting and joint APPG Session on Active Travel and Road Safety Members of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) met at the House of Commons on 9 March 2026... The post PACTS Council of Members meeting and joint APPG Session on Active Travel and Road Safety  appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)