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Published: 29 April 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.

M25 Southbound - M25 clockwise between J4 and J5 | Clockwise | Accident Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J4 and J5 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:15 and 05:30 on 29 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 29 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.23 miles of Sevenoaks.

M18 Southbound - M18 southbound between J1 and M1 | Southbound | Accident Location : The M18 southbound between junction J1 and the M1 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:30 and 06:45 on 29 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 29 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.09 miles of Rotherham.

M25 Eastbound - link road from M25 J5 anti-clockwise to A21 southbound | Anti-Clockwise | Accident Location : The M25 slip road to the A21 southbound at junction J5. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 29 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 29 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3 miles of Sevenoaks.

M18 Southbound - M18 J1 southbound access | Southbound | Accident Location : The M18 southbound entry slip at junction J1 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:30 and 06:45 on 29 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 29 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.13 miles of Rotherham.

M25 Southbound - M25 clockwise within J5 before M26 access | Clockwise | Accident Location : The M25 clockwise at junction J5 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 29 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 29 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.06 miles of Sevenoaks.

A69 Westbound - A69 westbound between B6528 near Throckley (east) and A6085 | Westbound | Accident Location : The A69 westbound between the junctions with the A1 and the A6085 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 29 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 29 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.92 miles of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

M25 Northbound - M25 clockwise within J5 after M26 access | Clockwise | Accident Location : The M25 clockwise at junction J5 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 29 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 29 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.96 miles of Sevenoaks.

M25 Eastbound - link road from M25 J5 clockwise to A21 | Clockwise | Accident Location : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J5 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 29 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 29 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.27 miles of Sevenoaks.

A1 Northbound - A1 northbound between A606 and B1081 near Stamford (north) | Northbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A606 and the A151 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:15 and 03:30 on 29 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 29 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.No Delay, 1.58 miles of Stamford.

A69 Eastbound - A69 eastbound between A6085 and B6528 near Throckley (east) | Eastbound | Accident Location : The A69 eastbound between the junctions with the A6085 and the A1 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:15 and 07:30 on 29 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 29 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.24 miles of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

ITC explores long-term rail strategy The ITC held a successful Spring Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 14th April 2026. The event explored the role of and priorities for rail in a long-term transport strategy, and guests heard expert perspectives from Steve Allen from CPCS UK, and David Hoggarth from Transport for the North. An excellent and wide ranging discussion […] (Transport Wales)

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)

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)

Police seize modified e-bikes and scooters BBC News - Thirteen bikes and scooters have been seized, and are to be crushed. (Various)

ETSC Main Council meeting and Herman De Croo Lecture 2026 PACTS was delighted to co-host the 2026 Herman De Croo Lecture in Cambridge, alongside the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), with support... The post ETSC Main Council meeting and Herman De Croo Lecture 2026  appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)