Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 29 June 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M5 Southbound - M5 southbound between J1 and J2 | Southbound | Accident Location : The M5 southbound between junctions J1 and J2 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 29 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 29 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.38 miles of Smethwick.

M5 Southbound - M5 J1 southbound access | Southbound | Accident Location : The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J1 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 29 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 29 June 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.1 miles of West Bromwich.

London Ambulance Service hits busiest day on record BBC News - It declared a critical incident from 22:00 to 01:30 BST on Friday as the heat added to pressures. (Various)

Setting the Challenge This is a watershed moment. This week nearly 60 countries gathered in Colombia for the first international conference ever to discuss how to move beyond fossil fuels[i].  The talks ended with agreement of a “coalition of the willing” to develop national roadmaps to transition away from fossil fuels.  Whilst this is a positive step, it… (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)

Thunderstorms delay hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights BBC News - More than 900 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK. (Various)

PACTS welcomes new Advocacy Officer, Oliver Blair PACTS is pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Blair as our new Advocacy Officer. Oliver joins PACTS with a... The post PACTS welcomes new Advocacy Officer, Oliver Blair appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)