Transport Network News UK

Published: 23 June 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M20 Westbound - M20 J9 westbound access | Westbound | Accident Location : The M20 westbound entry slip at junction J9 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:00 and 04:15 on 23 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:00 and 04:15 on 23 June 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.21 miles of Ashford.

New briefing: Non-EAPC electric bikes New PACTS briefing outlines the road safety risks of illegal high-powered electric bikes The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety... The post New briefing: Non-EAPC electric bikes appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

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Council for the Future Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Claire Haigh, Founder & CEO Greener Vision and Creator of The Tabula Project, and Professor Mette High, Director of the Centre for Energy Ethics and Professor in Social Anthropology, University of St Andrews. We are at a critical point in our struggle to tackle the… (Transport Wales)

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)

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)