Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 05 April 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M48 - M48 : Both directions : J1 Aust to J2 Newhouse : Bridge closed : Due to high winds : Description: M48 : Both directions : J1 Aust to J2 Newhouse : Bridge closed : Due to high winds :, Start time: 04/04/2026 18:23 , Expected end time: 05/04/2026 6:23, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 04/04/2026 18:23Incident, 1.45 miles of Aust.

A64 Westbound - A64 westbound between B1248 near Norton-on-Derwent (west) and A1237 near York (north) | Westbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement Location : The A64 westbound between the A169 and the junction with the A1237 York North. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:15 and 05:30 on 5 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 5 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 16.98 miles of Sutton.

M6 Southbound - M6 southbound between J7 and J6 | Southbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:30 and 03:45 on 5 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:30 and 03:45 on 5 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.No Delay, 4.23 miles of West Bromwich.

Progress for People and Planet, Together Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Patrick Harvie MSP, the Net Zero, Constitution and External Affairs Spokesperson for the Scottish Greens. Patrick was co-Leader of the Scottish Greens 2008-2025 and one of the first Green politicians in the UK to serve as a government minister. Over the past year, I’ve been… (Transport Wales)

TransportInfo will be taking a short break Cogitamus - TransportInfo will be taking a short break over the Easter holiday and will not be updated from Friday 3 April until Monday 6 April 2024. We will see you bright and early on Tuesday 7 April 2024. (Various)

Wind warnings add to CalMac's Easter challenge BBC News - High wind forecasts have added to ferry operator CalMac's problems as it prepares for the Easter weekend with several of its largest vessels still out of action. (Various)

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)

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)