Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 09 May 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.

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)

PACTS response to Northern Ireland Speed Limit Review consultation PACTS has submitted its response to the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure consultation on proposed changes to speed limits. The... The post PACTS response to Northern Ireland Speed Limit Review consultation appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Recommended PracticePerformance Metrics for Companies with At Work Drivers PACTS, in collaboration with the Transafe Network, has published a new report setting out a comprehensive framework for measuring and improving work-related... The post Recommended Practice – Performance Metrics for Companies with At Work Drivers  appeared first on PACTS. (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)

Comment is Free: highlighting problems with the law in a national newspaper Sally Kyd, Professor of Law, University of Leicester, PACTS advisor Recently, I was fortunate to have an article I submitted... The post Comment is Free: highlighting problems with the law in a national newspaper appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)