Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 06 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.

Travel staff need defence from attacks, union says BBC News - Transport workers in London are being punched, spat at, sexually assaulted, verbally harassed and threatened "on a daily basis", according to a union which is demanding better protection for its members. (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)

'Essential' rail works mean disruption in May BBC News - Rail improvement work is likely to mean travel disruption this month. The project is set to affect services between Aberystwyth,mp;#8239;Shrewsbury, Llandrindodmp;#8239;and Hereford in the period from this Friday until 22 May. (Various)

ITS UKSafetyTechForum 2026 PACTS is supporting the inaugural SafetyTech Forum, organised by ITS UK, which will take place on 28 May 2026 in Birmingham.  The... The post ITS UK SafetyTech Forum 2026  appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Recommended PracticePerformance Metrics for Companies with At Work Drivers PACTS, in collaboration with the Transafe Network, has published a new report setting out a comprehensive framework for measuring and improving work-related... The post Recommended Practice – Performance Metrics for Companies with At Work Drivers  appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)