Work will begin today on improving traffic flow through M4 J28 at Tredegar Park. It will take about 16-months to complete the £13.7 M work to relieve the bottleneck and includes building a new direct link for eastbound traffic heading to the Southern Distributor Road, with construction work restricted during peak times. Asda is cutting the price of fuel by 2p a litre today and other … [Read more...]
Drivers face safety school for “smart” offence – police
Drivers caught offending on so-called smart motorways in England could be offered re-education courses by police. Police chiefs said the new road rules were confusing motorists and more awareness was needed and have proposed classes similar to those for first time speeding offenders. Figures obtained by BBC Radio 5 live suggest an 18% rise in the number of people caught using the hard … [Read more...]
M4 inquiry delayed by UK Government changes
A “hugely disappointing” delay has been enforced for the proposed public inquiry into the M4 relief road around Newport. Officials at the Department for Transport have introduced revised methodology to their new forecasting for growth, an unexpected change not shared in advance with the Welsh Government, which has necessitated a delay to the inquiry start date. A delay will not … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 September
The company building London’s Black Cabs has now given a lift to the Bloodhound Project. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has become the prime sponsor and will provide technical as well as financial support to the Project and promote its Inspirational Programme throughout Asia, which means plans for challenging the World Land Speed Record in 2017 are now back on track. Motorists who now get … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 August
A 60-tonne crane has caused queues of up to 15 miles on the M4 after it broke down during Monday morning's rush hour. At its peak, eastbound traffic was backed up to junction 30 (Cardiff Gate) as the crane blocked a lane in Newport between junctions 25 (Caerleon) and 24 (Coldra). A new road layout at University Hospital of Wales, Heath, Cardiff will prioritise vehicles heading to … [Read more...]
Full-time Traffic Commissioner for Wales appointed
Wales has its first full time Traffic Commissioner after Economy and Infrastructure Secretary Ken Skates confirmed Welsh Government funding for the post. An agreement between the Department for Transport and Welsh Government will see Nick Jones, who until now has been the Commissioner on a part time basis, begin his full time role on 1 October 2016. The Economy Secretary said, “Since my … [Read more...]
Call for quick decision after M4 road inquiry
The Freight Transport Association wants a quick decision and action following the announcement of a Public Inquiry on all aspects of the M4 proposals around Newport. FTA Head of Policy for Wales Ian Gallagher said, “While understandable, this inquiry will add further delay to what is part of an internationally important section of the European road network. “After all these years debating, … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 June
The proposed public inquiry into the M4 relief road will outlined today. Various routes have been proposed to ease congestion through the Brynglas Tunnels, which are now closed overnight for essential maintenance, including a highly controversial preferred ‘Black Route” through Newport Docks and Marshfield on the Gwent Levels. Land Rover stopped people in their tracks as a standard Discovery … [Read more...]
M4 tunnels to close overnight until early 2018
The M4 tunnels at Newport will be closed weeknights from 20 June until February 2018 for essential safety works and improvements. Economy and Infrastructure Secretary Ken Skates said, “The M4 is of vital importance to the Welsh economy and this maintenance to the Brynglas Tunnels forms part of our ongoing commitment to improving the motorway. "The timing of this work is designed to ensure … [Read more...]
M4 South Wales holiday traffic warning
The M4 between Cardiff and Swansea is becoming a national traffic hot spot for delays and jams, says the RAC. It is warning motorists planning a getaway today and returning Monday that the 45-mile section is likely to face serious delays at peak times. Port Talbot is the worst bottleneck but jams can also be expected on the approach to the end of the motorway at Pont Abraham and the Newport … [Read more...]