Transport & traffic roundup

Published: 15 January 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A3 Northbound - A3 northbound between A247 and B2039 | Northbound | Accident Location : The A3 northbound between the A247 and the junction with the M25 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 15 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 15 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.49 miles of Woking.

M1 Northbound - M1 northbound at the Leicester Forest services slip road between J21 and J21A | Northbound | Spillage Location : The M1 northbound exit slip at Leicester Forest East Services. Reason : Load spillage. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:00 and 07:15 on 15 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 15 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.2 miles of Leicester.

Galvanising political action on climate change Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT is by Lisa Hopkinson, Director at Transport for Quality of Life. Last year the world’s largest survey on climate change found that the vast majority (80%) of people worldwide support stronger action to combat climate change. In the UK the figure was 84%. Moreover, people of all political… (Transport Wales)

2025 Parliamentary Highlights 1. House of Commons Adjournment Debate – Prevention-Based Road Safety – January Led by Andy MacNae MP, a PACTS President,?this... The post 2025 Parliamentary Highlights appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

ITC debates the impact of Robotaxis The ITC held a successful Autumn Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 19th November 2025. The event explored how the rise of Robotaxis will impact travel behaviour and policy, and guests heard expert perspectives from Ed Davison from Uber UK, and Elena Gillies from the CCAV. An excellent and wide ranging discussion was held afterwards […] (Transport Wales)

Statement on the New Road Safety Strategy We welcome the UK Government’s publication of the first national Road Safety Strategy in more than a decade. With nearly... The post Statement on the New Road Safety Strategy appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed BBC News - Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunakmp;#39;s government. (Various)