Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 05 May 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.

M1 Northbound - M1 J8 northbound exit | Northbound | Vehicle Fire Location : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J8 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:00 and 01:15 on 5 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:00 and 01:15 on 5 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.12 miles of Hemel Hempstead.

Setting the Challenge This is a watershed moment. This week nearly 60 countries gathered in Colombia for the first international conference ever to discuss how to move beyond fossil fuels[i].  The talks have been described as an ‘historic breakthrough’.  However, the major polluters were not present and it is a sign of abject failure that despite all the… (Transport Wales)

Member SpotlightSmart Start Smart Start is focused on tackling two of the UK’s most persistent road safety challenges, drink-driving and speeding, by using... The post Member Spotlight – Smart Start appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

The bus routes linking city streets to sandy shores BBC News - As the busy holiday season approaches, a network of coastal buses offers a carmp;#8209;free route to some of Devon and Cornwall's most striking seaside locations - including one special route that is about to come back into service. (Various)

Heathrow expansion to 'open doors' for firms BBC News - A technology boss has said closer ties with the UK's busiest airport "will open doors" for local businesses ahead of controversial plans to add a third runway. (Various)

ITC debates new aviation technologies The ITC was delighted to host its Winter Discussion Webinar on the 3rd March, exploring the policy impacts of new aviation technologies. Guests heard insights from an expert panel, including Mark Bentall (Airbus), John Strickland (Cranfield University) and Sophie Lane (Aviation Technology Institute). A summary report on the event can be found here. (Transport Wales)