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Published: 11 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: 03/04/2026 10:36Incident, 0.45 miles of Monmouth.

M5 Northbound - M5 J11 northbound exit | Northbound | Broken down vehicle Location : The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:30 and 05:45 on 11 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 11 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.04 miles of Cheltenham.

General

ITC debates the impact of Robotaxis The ITC held a successful Autumn Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 19th November 2025. The event explored how the rise of Robotaxis will impact travel behaviour and policy, and guests heard expert perspectives from Ed Davison from Uber UK, and Elena Gillies from the CCAV. An excellent and wide ranging discussion was held afterwards […] (Transport Wales)

ETSC Main Council meeting and Herman De Croo Lecture 2026 PACTS was delighted to co-host the 2026 Herman De Croo Lecture in Cambridge, alongside the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), with support... The post ETSC Main Council meeting and Herman De Croo Lecture 2026  appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

ITC releases report on the impacts of new Aviation Technologies The ITC, together with its project partner the CAA, is delighted to release its latest report exploring the policy and regulatory challenges arising from new aviation technologies. The report explores how these new technologies are reshaping the aviation sector and can be downloaded here. (Transport Wales)

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)

One Year on the Board: Insights from Our Trustees As a registered charity, PACTS is governed by a Board of Trustees. Trustees are responsible for overseeing the organisation’s direction, ensuring it... The post One Year on the Board: Insights from Our Trustees  appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)


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