Transportation News Daily

Published: 17 February 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A20 Westbound - A20 westbound between B2011 and A260 | Westbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The A20 westbound between the junctions with the A256 Dover West and the A260 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 17 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 17 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.74 miles of Folkestone.

M4 Westbound - M4 westbound between J10 and J11 | Westbound | Accident Location : The M4 westbound between junctions J10 and J11 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 17 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 17 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.12 miles of Bracknell.

M4 Westbound - link road from A329(M) westbound to M4 J10 westbound | Westbound | Accident Location : The M4 westbound entry slip at junction J10 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 17 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 17 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.6 miles of Bracknell.

M4 Westbound - link road from A329(M) eastbound to M4 J10 westbound | Westbound | Accident Location : The M4 westbound entry slip at junction J10 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 17 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 17 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.47 miles of Bracknell.

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)

'The genie's out of the bottle' - new e-scooter laws planned BBC News - New rules to regulate e-scooters are set to be introduced by the government, with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander admitting that the mp;quot;genie is out of the bottlemp;quot; when it comes to their use. (Various)

Bee, bug and bird homes created at train stations BBC News - Habitats for bees, birds and bugs have been installed at more railway stations across the South East in a bid to improve biodiversity. (Various)

Applications invited for Chair and vice-Chair of PACTS Road User Behaviour Working Party The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) wishes to appoint a Chair and vice-Chair for its Road User Behaviour Working... The post Applications invited for Chair and vice-Chair of PACTS Road User Behaviour Working Party 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)