Web transport news roundup

Published: 02 June 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A1 Northbound - A1 northbound between B1337 and A197 | Northbound | Accident Location : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A19 and the A197 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 on 2 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 2 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.64 miles of Morpeth.

A1 Southbound - A1 southbound between A197 and B1337 | Southbound | Accident Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A197 and the A19 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 on 2 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 2 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.58 miles of Morpeth.

'Road from hell' fully reopens after 23 years BBC News - For the first time since 2002, you can drive on the A465 without getting stuck in roadworks. (Various)

Be the change you wish to see The global average temperature continues its relentless rise.  Global warming reached 1.58°C in the 12 months to the end of April 2025.  UN Climate Change Chief Simon Stiell has warned that the world is on a trajectory to 3°C[i]. But at a very time that the world needs to step up efforts to tackle the… (Transport Wales)

Policy & Parliamentary Update Summary of key transport safety updates from Parliament – May 2025 As part of PACTS’ commitment to monitoring transport safety... The post Policy & Parliamentary Update appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Rise in crashes caused by tourists driving on wrong side of road BBC News - Tourists driving on the wrong side of roads in Scotland were responsible for 35 crashes in 2023. (Various)

ITC Autumn Discussion Dinner The ITC was very pleased to hold our Autumn Discussion Dinner in Greater Manchester on 6th November 2024. The event explored how to increase infrastructure investment in our regions, and guests heard expert perspectives from Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive of Transport for the North, and Helen Ellerton, Head of Transport at WYCA. The event reflects the […] (Transport Wales)