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Published: 15 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.

A19 Southbound - A19 southbound between A1231 and A183 | Southbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A1231 and the A183 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:45 and 02:00 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:45 and 02:00 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.06 miles of Sunderland.

A19 Southbound - A19 southbound access from A1231 | Southbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The A19 southbound entry slip from the A1231 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:45 and 02:00 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:45 and 02:00 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.06 miles of Sunderland.

M6 Northbound - M6 J24 northbound access | Northbound | Accident Location : The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J24 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.43 miles of Newton-le-Willows.

M6 Northbound - M6 northbound within J22 | Northbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M6 northbound at junction J22 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:15 and 03:30 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.01 miles of Newton-le-Willows.

M6 Southbound - M6 southbound within J22 | Southbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M6 southbound at junction J22 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:15 and 03:30 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.88 miles of Newton-le-Willows.

M54 Eastbound - M54 eastbound between J3 and J2 | Eastbound | Accident Location : The M54 eastbound between junctions J3 and J2 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.43 miles of Albrighton.

M54 Eastbound - M54 J3 eastbound access | Eastbound | Accident Location : The M54 eastbound entry slip at junction J3 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.18 miles of Albrighton.

PACTS response to Northern Ireland Speed Limit Review consultation PACTS has submitted its response to the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure consultation on proposed changes to speed limits. The... The post PACTS response to Northern Ireland Speed Limit Review consultation appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Green to Our Core Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Cllr Bridget Smith, Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council. Bridget has been the leader of Council since 2018 and sits on the boards of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and the Cambridge Growth Company’s Advisory Council. The consultation on a new Climate and Nature… (Transport Wales)

Thames crossing will be built at pace, says King BBC News - King Charles III has told both houses of Parliament that the government will "enable roads to be built at pace including the Lower Thames Crossing". (Various)

No support for firms to cover freight charge rise BBC News - The Isle of Man government has ruled out stepping in to help firms cover a rise in the cost of transporting goods by ferry. (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)