Transport & traffic roundup

Published: 14 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.

M2 Westbound - M2 westbound within J2 | Westbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M2 westbound between junctions J3 and J2 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 14 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 14 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.08 miles of Rochester.

M25 Eastbound - M25 J24 clockwise access | Clockwise | Accident Location : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J24 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:00 and 05:15 on 14 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 14 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.33 miles of Potters Bar.

M2 Westbound - M2 J3 westbound access | Westbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M2 westbound entry slip at junction J3 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 on 14 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 14 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.28 miles of Rochester.

'Passengers bring their own seat to bus stops' BBC News - North East mayor Kim McGuinness has been in BBC Radio Newcastle's Hot Seat to respond to listeners' concerns about bus shelters. (Various)

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)

Mental health hub celebrates year at station BBC News - More than 2,000 people have used a mental health support service based at Wolverhampton Railway Station since it opened a year ago, officials said. (Various)

Consensus statement published following the Road Safety Strategy Summit Road safety sector publishes consensus statement following Road Safety Strategy Summit   Leaders from across the road safety sector have... The post Consensus statement published following the Road Safety Strategy Summit appeared first on PACTS. (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)