Transportation News Daily

Published: 23 March 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M4 Westbound - M4 : Westbound : J33 Capel Llanilltern : 18/03/26-25/03/26 2000-0600 : onslip : Closed : Resurfacing work : Description: M4 : Westbound : J33 Capel Llanilltern : 18/03/26-25/03/26 2000-0600 : onslip : Closed : Resurfacing work :, Start time: 18/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 25/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 18/03/2026 20:00Incident, 1.63 miles of Pentyrch.

M4 Westbound - M4 : Westbound : J34 Miskin : 18/03/26-25/03/26 2000-0600 : offslip : Resurfacing work : Closed : Description: M4 : Westbound : J34 Miskin : 18/03/26-25/03/26 2000-0600 : offslip : Resurfacing work : Closed :, Start time: 18/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 25/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 18/03/2026 20:00Incident, 1.99 miles of Llantrisant.

M61 Northbound - M61 northbound between J9 and M6 | Northbound | Accident Location : The M61 northbound between junction J9 and the M6 . Reason : Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:15 and 07:30 on 23 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 23 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 6.03 miles of Horwich.

M61 Northbound - M61 J8 northbound access | Northbound | Accident Location : The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J8 . Reason : Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:45 and 04:00 on 23 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:45 and 04:00 on 23 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.86 miles of Horwich.

M61 Northbound - M61 J9 northbound access | Northbound | Accident Location : The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J9 . Reason : Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:15 and 07:30 on 23 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 23 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.22 miles of Samlesbury.

Progress for People and Planet, Together Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Patrick Harvie MSP, the Net Zero, Constitution and External Affairs Spokesperson for the Scottish Greens. Patrick was co-Leader of the Scottish Greens 2008-2025 and one of the first Green politicians in the UK to serve as a government minister. Over the past year, I’ve been… (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)

Extra Sunday services confirmed by train company BBC News - Extra Sunday rail services will give passengers in the East Midlands greater flexibility and choice, according to the operating company. (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)

Road Safety Strategy Summit On 24 February, PACTS and The Road Safety Trust convened the Road Safety Strategy Summit in London, bringing together policymakers,... The post Road Safety Strategy Summit appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)