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Published: 06 January 2026
By Chris Haycock



Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A20 Eastbound - A20 eastbound between M20/A259/A2034 and A260 | Eastbound | Spillage Location : The A20 eastbound between the junctions with the M20 and the A260 . Reason : Load spillage. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 6 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 6 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier obstruction involving a broken down vehicle.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.35 miles of Folkestone.

M27 Westbound - M27 westbound between J12 and J11 | Westbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement Location : The M27 westbound between junctions J12 and J11 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:45 and 04:00 on 6 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:45 and 04:00 on 6 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.9 miles of Fareham.

General

ITC releases report on the impacts of new Aviation Technologies The ITC, together with its project partner the CAA, is delighted to release its latest report exploring the policy and regulatory challenges arising from new aviation technologies. The report explores how these new technologies are reshaping the aviation sector and can be downloaded here. (Transport Wales)

ITC Annual Dinner The ITC is delighted to be holding our 2025 Annual Dinner on Wednesday 3rd December at the House of Lords kindly hosted by our Patron and former Minister of State The Baroness Kramer PC. This event will review the achievements of the past year and is by invitation only for ITC supporters. If you would like […] (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)

Hidden Risks on UK Roads: Seat Belts & Mobile Phones The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has published a major new report examining how the UK monitors and... The post Hidden Risks on UK Roads: Seat Belts & Mobile Phones appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

EasyJet flight to Egypt takes off after 30-hour delay BBC News - The flight had been due to depart from Belfast International Airport at 12:55 GMT on Saturday but finally left at 19:43 GMT on Sunday. (Various)


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