News summary

Published: 01 July 2023
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M26 Eastbound - M26 eastbound between M25/A21 and J2A | Eastbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M26 eastbound between the M25 and junction J2A . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 on 1 July 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 1 July 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.61 miles of Sevenoaks.

M26 Westbound - M26 westbound between J2A and M25/A21 | Westbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M26 westbound between junction J2A and the M25 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 1 July 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 1 July 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.55 miles of Sevenoaks.

M26 Westbound - M26 J2A westbound access | Westbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M26 westbound entry slip at junction J2A . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 1 July 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 1 July 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 6.24 miles of Sevenoaks.

A Vision for Change The recent publication of my analysis of the downgrading of transport decarbonisation ambition as set out in the Carbon Budget Delivery Plan (Reverse Gear) is a pretty depressing read. 72% of the ambition for change set out in 2021 seemingly set aside. The analysis shows that, even with the ZEV Mandate emissions from vehicles will… (Transport Wales)

Summer Discussion Dinner The ITC is delighted to host its summer ‘Thought Leadership’ discussion dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on the evening of Monday 19th June 2022. The event will explore ‘Do we need to restrict travel to meet our net zero carbon commitments?‘ and we are very pleased to welcome former Transport Minister Steve Norris, and […] (Transport Wales)

ITC features in Without Borders podcast The ITC’s book Why Travel: Understanding our need to move and how it shapes our lives was featured in the latest edition of the Without Borders podcast, hosted by Nolan Yuma. The full episode, exploring the motivations behind travel, can be viewed by clicking on this link. (Transport Wales)

The fight of our lives The past eight years have been the hottest in recorded history.  Despite achieving an historic breakthrough on a new “loss and damage” fund, COP27 failed to move the dial on reducing emissions. We are nowhere near the scale of change needed.  As the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres put it: “We are in the fight… (Transport Wales)

RUEL bill amendments could impact transport safety regulations In September 2021, the UK government initiated a review of the retained EU laws [Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform)... The post RUEL bill amendments could impact transport safety regulations appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)