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, … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
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