Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 30 May 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M25 Westbound - M25 clockwise within J5 before M26 access | Clockwise | Accident Location : The M25 clockwise at junction J5 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:30 and 06:45 on 30 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 30 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.25 miles of Sevenoaks.

A1 Northbound - A1 northbound between B1340 and A1167 near Berwick-Upon-Tweed (south) | Northbound | Accident Location : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A1068 and the A1167 south of Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 30 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 30 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.6 miles of Alnwick.

A1 Southbound - A1 southbound between A1167 near Berwick-Upon-Tweed (south) and B1340 | Southbound | Accident Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A1167 north of Berwick-Upon-Tweed and the A1068 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:00 and 07:15 on 30 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 30 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 6.62 miles of Alnwick.

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)

Green to Our Core Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Cllr Bridget Smith, Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council. Bridget has been the leader of Council since 2018 and sits on the boards of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and the Cambridge Growth Company’s Advisory Council. The consultation on a new Climate and Nature… (Transport Wales)

Rail line closes for HS2 viaduct work BBC News - Rail passengers are being asked to plan ahead as part of a major commuter route shuts for three days for HS2 work. (Various)

M4 congestion needs a 'roads-based solution', first minister says BBC News - Rhun ap Iorwerth said the Brynglas Tunnels in Newport are an mp;quot;economic problem for Walesmp;quot;. (Various)

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)