Transportation News Daily

Published: 03 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.

M1 Southbound - M1 J22 southbound access | Southbound | Accident Location : The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J22 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:45 and 04:00 on 3 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:45 and 04:00 on 3 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 6.32 miles of Loughborough.

A1 Southbound - A1 southbound between A52 and A607 | Southbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A52 and the A607 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 3 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 3 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.2 miles of Grantham.

M6 Northbound - M6 J15 northbound exit | Northbound | Accident Location : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J15 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:00 and 03:15 on 3 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:00 and 03:15 on 3 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.8 miles of Newcastle Under Lyme.

Member SpotlightSmart Start Smart Start is focused on tackling two of the UK’s most persistent road safety challenges, drink-driving and speeding, by using... The post Member Spotlight – Smart Start appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Derby firms driving new high‑speed freight tech BBC News - Derby-based rail firms are developing faster highmp;#8209;speed freight technology to speed goods from ports into the East Midlands. (Various)

Summer Thought Leadership Dinner In partnership with Eversheds Sutherland, the ITC looks forward to its Summer Thought Leadership Dinner on 2nd July. This event will explore whether the UK’s energy grid can cope with the electrification of transport. The dinner  is invitation only but if you would like to be considered for a place please contact events@theitc.org.uk . (Transport Wales)

No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says BBC News - Profit margins were mp;quot;broadly unchangedmp;quot; between February and March, the UKmp;#39;s competition watchdog says. (Various)

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)