The closure of junction 41 of the Port Talbot in the M4 seems more unlikely to happen after a report published this week by the Welsh Government. In September, it was announced that the closure of the M4 junction at Port Talbot couldn't be ruled out, as the Welsh Government seeks to improve air quality. However, the idea of a closure has been heavily criticised by politicians from the Port Talbot area, who fear a repeat of the “chaos” of four years ago when the junction was closed as part of a trial. A report published this week by the Welsh Government explores the different options to reduce pollution in the area and proposes to make the temporary 50mph speed limits introduced in June permanent to achieve legal limits for NO2 within the shortest possible time. In the report, it says: "The Welsh Ministers have taken the considered decision that the speed restrictions are the only measure that will achieve compliance with the NO2 limit values in this air quality zone as soon … [Read more...] about The closure of junction 41 of the M4 in Port Talbot looks to be off
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Why this small stretch of M4 has been closed 101 times in 2 years
A section of the M4 around Newport that is known for its congestion has been closed a total 101 times over the last two years, it has been revealed. The stretch of motorway is used by hundreds of thousands of drivers each week, many of which are left frustrated by lengthy queues and constricted traffic flow. And now, new research has revealed that over the last 24 months, the stretch of M4 from Junction 23a to Junction 28 has been closed or partially closed more than 100 times. The data was obtained by the Newport Conservative Group who submitted a Freedom of Information request (FOI) to the Welsh Government. In response to the FOI request, the Welsh government confirmed the road "was totally closed on one occasion only between 8 September 2017 and 8 September 2018." Adding: "There was no total closure for the period 8 September 2016 and 8 September 2017. "It was partially closed 53 times and 47 times respectively for the same periods." Another FOI request from the Newport … [Read more...] about Why this small stretch of M4 has been closed 101 times in 2 years
Man taken to hospital after lorry crash closes M4 in Swansea for several hours
A man has been taken to hospital after a lorry crash on the M4 near Swansea which saw the motorway closed for several hours. The M4 was closed in both directions from J46 Llangyfelach to J45 Ynysforgan from around 5.20pm. It remained closed at 9.30pm while the lorry was being recovered. A spokesman for the Welsh Ambulance Service said that the male driver of the lorry has been taken to Morriston Hospital, but wasn’t able to provide an update on his condition. He said they were first called to the crash by Junction 45 at 5.20pm. The crash, which saw a lorry cross the central reservation, led to long delays in the area. Key Events M4 partially reopens 07:24 07:24 KEY EVENT M4 partially reopens The M4 has partially reopened following the crash on Tuesday evening. One lane remains closed in both directions from junction 44 to junction 46. There is congestion to eastbound junction 47 and westbound to junction 44. Lane two of two is closed in both directions following … [Read more...] about Man taken to hospital after lorry crash closes M4 in Swansea for several hours
Updates: Lanes shut in both directions of M4 after truck crash
Traffic is queueing on the M4 in both directions after a truck smashed into the central reservation. Highways officers have closed the outside lane in both directions of the M4 after the smash around 2.45pm on Sunday, July 8. The crash took place between Junction 17 Chippenham and Leigh Delamere Services, with travel from Swindon to Bristol affected. Lane three on both sides are now closed, and paramedics and officers are at the scene. We will have the latest for you here. Did you see what happened? You can tweet us at @michael_yong , call our newsroom at 0117 934 3328, or email [email protected] If you are in the car, make sure it is safe and legal to do so. 15:49 Michael Yong MAP This is what the traffic looks like at the moment. Black means not moving and red means crawling traffic. 15:26 Michael Yong Might be a long one Crank up the air conditioning, because it sounds as if normal traffic conditions are not expected until 6pm at the earliest. That might … [Read more...] about Updates: Lanes shut in both directions of M4 after truck crash
Cops investigating after pic appears to show a COW in boot of a car on M4
POLICE have launched an investigation after stunned motorists reported seeing a cow in the back of a car on a motorway. Social media snaps appear to show the large farm animal crammed into the boot of a light blue 04 reg Volkswagen Passat on Friday evening. South Wales Police said officers were looking into whether animal welfare or road traffic offences had occurred. In some images it looks as if the young cow is looking out the window of the estate car. The car was spotted going apst junction 42 of the eastbound carriageway. It is not immediately clear why the animal was in the car. The RSPCA said it was "extremely concerned" about the images. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield meet world's sexiest cow on This Morning An RSPCA spokeswoman said: "This is a completely unacceptable way to transport a large, farm animal. "This represents an animal welfare concern but also a risk to the safety of the driver and other road users. "We would strongly urge people never to transport an … [Read more...] about Cops investigating after pic appears to show a COW in boot of a car on M4