Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 18 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.

'Uncertain' future for inter-island freight firm BBC News - A shipping company that runs a daily inter-island freight service said it is disappointed Guernsey's government refused a bid for funding to support its services. (Various)

Lack of buses 'pinning us in homes' say villagers BBC News - People living in a village in East Yorkshire say limited bus services are leaving them "pinned in their homes". (Various)

CalMac's dual-fuel ferry has run solely on diesel since July BBC News - The cleaner-burning gas propulsion system for Glen Sannox is not currently being used, the operator confirms. (Various)