Transportation News Daily

Published: 29 August 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M20 Westbound - M20 westbound between J9 and J8 | Westbound | Accident Location : The M20 westbound between junctions J9 and J8 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 29 August 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 29 August 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.4 miles of Leeds.

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 08:00 and 08:15 on 29 August 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 29 August 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.14 miles of Ashford.

Protect Young Drivers: New online resource to improve novice driver safety PACTS has launched Protect Young Drivers, an evidence-based website focused on improving safety for novice drivers. It is designed as... The post Protect Young Drivers: New online resource to improve novice driver safety appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Be the change you wish to see The global average temperature continues its relentless rise.  Global warming reached 1.58°C in the 12 months to the end of April 2025.  UN Climate Change Chief Simon Stiell has warned that the world is on a trajectory to 3°C[i]. But at a very time that the world needs to step up efforts to tackle the… (Transport Wales)

The Pillars of Unity Greener Vision is holding a series of discussions to explore how to develop a response to the climate crisis commensurate to the scale of challenge. ‘The Pillars of Unity’ series will build on the key conclusions from Greener Vision: Pathways to Net Zero and explore how we might embrace more holistic thinking and develop an… (Transport Wales)

Policy & Parliamentary Updates The final month of Parliament before the summer recess began included lots of important transport safety content. Top things to... The post Policy & Parliamentary Updates appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Railway station adopts dog to greet passengers BBC News - A railway station has adopted a dog to help bring a little bit of extra joy to passengers. (Various)