Web transport news roundup

Published: 10 July 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M1 Southbound - M1 J10 southbound exit | Southbound | Vehicle Obstruction Location : The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Wrong way driver. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:00 and 05:15 on 10 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 10 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.92 miles of Luton.

ITC 2025 Annual Lecture The ITC is delighted to announce our 2025 Annual Lecture on Wednesday 1st October at 17:00 (UK time) exploring: How can transport contribute towards economic growth and productivity? Our highly distinguished Lecturers will be Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Advisor to the CEBR and previously joint head of the UK Government Economic Service; and Bridget Rosewell CBE, Senior Independent Director […] (Transport Wales)

Ferguson's signs deal to build Navy warship sections BBC News - The deal comes at a time when the state-owned shipyard had only one contract remaining on its books. (Various)

Local Authorities Collaborate at Latest Safe System Network Workshop The Safe System Network recently brought together representatives from a number of local authorities for a dynamic in-person workshop, hosted... The post Local Authorities Collaborate at Latest Safe System Network Workshop appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Police seize illegal e-bikes in city centre BBC News - The e-bikes were found to reach speeds of more than 40mph, with one seized bike reaching more than 70mph. (Various)

ITC Summer Discussion Dinner The ITC held a successful Summer Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 1st July 2025. The event explored how major infrastructure projects can be delivered on time and within budget, and guests heard expert perspectives from James Stewart OBE, Chair of Agila Infrastructure Partners, whose recent report on the High Speed 2 project has been […] (Transport Wales)