Tag Archives: Traffic & Travel

Millions of people are expected to face travel disruption as the biggest rail strike for 30 years takes place this week causing delays and cancellations across the UK. Nottingham is set to see strikes from East Midlands Railway, Cross Country and Northern Rail which all serve passengers at Nottingham Station. …

Teachers and nurses could be the next to take industrial action, union bosses have warned as the country prepares for strikes on the railways. The National Education Union said unless teachers received a pay offer closer to inflation it would plan to ballot its 450,000 members. Unison boss Christina McAnea …

Campaigners have welcomed plans to improve safety on one of the main roads in Cornwall but say they are disappointed that a new replacement road has not been supported. National Highways has announced a package of measures to improve safety on the A38 in South East Cornwall. And while these …

Roadworks across Devon are continuing to cause disruption across the county this week. From repairs to water works, and resurfacing works starting in February, there are a number of roadworks to be aware of before setting off on your journeys. No motorist wants to be caught up in traffic or …

With Christmas fast approaching, ensuring Christmas presents and cards make their journey on time is important. As the pandemic continues, it will mean yet again some families may be unable to come together to celebrate Christmas due to people self-isolating. Therefore, some people will be unable to give their seasonal …

A crash involving a Royal Mail van on the A63 is causing heavy delays this morning. The van is believed to have crashed with another vehicle just after 7.30pm on Saturday morning. For the latest travel stories, click here. It is not known if anyone was injured. Traffic and travel …

East Midlands Airport is anticipating one of its busiest weekends as travel restrictions are lifting. The airport will likely welcome more than 24,000 passengers this coming weekend – its busiest since the pandemic. The lifting of travel restrictions and no need for a day two PCR test from October 24 …

Active travel schemes in Exeter may have led to a million more miles a year being driven by taxis being forced to navigate round one-way systems. Devon County Council introduced a number of temporary measures in the city and other parts of the county last year, providing what they claim …

A finished but unusable £50million M49 junction has received a cash boost. Work on the Severn Beach junction itself was complete in 2019 – but it still cannot be used because it is yet to be connected to the local road network. Following months of limbo and arguments over where …

There are far fewer cars on the roads, but that can mean speeders will stand out even more. Mobile speed cameras are being deployed around the county this week in a bid to reduce the risk of collisions and injuries. Law-flouting drivers risk fines, points and prosecution depending on their …