Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 04 September 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A20 Eastbound - A20 eastbound between M20/A259/A2034 and A260 | Eastbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement Location : The A20 eastbound between the junctions with the M20 and the A260 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:15 and 07:30 on 4 September 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 4 September 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.33 miles of Folkestone.

A20 Westbound - A20 westbound between A260 and M20/A259/A2034 | Westbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement Location : The A20 westbound between the junctions with the A260 and the M20 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:15 and 07:30 on 4 September 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 4 September 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.59 miles of Folkestone.

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ITC 2025 Annual Lecture The ITC is delighted to announce our 2025 Annual Lecture on Wednesday 1st October at 17:00 (UK time) exploring: How can transport contribute towards economic growth and productivity? Our highly distinguished Lecturers will be Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Advisor to the CEBR and previously joint head of the UK Government Economic Service; and Bridget Rosewell CBE, Senior Independent Director […] (Transport Wales)

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