Transport and Logistics Network
A lorry crash caused serious problems on the M4 motorway[1] north of Bristol this evening, Friday, August 22.
As of 7pm, all traffic had been halted[2] on the eastbound carriageway and the motorway was at a standstill near the busy Almondsbury Intercha…
Only “a small percentage” of HGV drivers are breaking the 7.5-tonne restriction on the Severn Bridge, National Highways has said, after concerns were raised over whether the ban was actually being enforced.
The restriction started back in May when eng…
The ferry eventually took 17 vehicles at a time
17:47, 10 Aug 2025
Before the Severn Bridge was there, you could always use the Aust Ferry to travel to and from South Wales. This photo from June 1966 shows the homely “ferry terminal” with cars waitin…
On the M4, some parts of the motorway will be closed or restricted for certain vehicles
04:00, 04 Aug 2025Updated 07:00, 04 Aug 2025
The M4 in Bridgend and Cardiff will be affected by road closures (Image: John Myers)
A handful of roads will be close…
A disused motorway service station near Bristol is set to become a massive play and exercise centre suitable for children with disabilities. The UK-first attraction, which has been years in the making, has reached a major fundraising milestone in its q…
Drivers are caught in queues on the M4 motorway[1] near Bristol after a crash on the Prince of Wales Bridge. One lane has been closed westbound between junctions 21 and 22 and traffic is building up[2]. We will keep you updated with our live blog below…
The car park looks shiny and new and has 172 bays… which sit empty most of the time
16:35, 15 Jun 2025
The car park appears to be almost always empty(Image: John Myers)
As car parks go, you’d be stumped to find better than this huge one just off St…
Gloucester Services was ranked the best motorway service station in a poll of 90 stops, while Bridgwater Services in Somerset was named the worst by visitors – here’s the 10 worst service stations in the UK
15:20, 27 May 2025
Entrance to the Moto ser…
Drivers travelling over the Severn Bridge this afternoon (May 25) should take extra care, as one lane has been closed in each direction and a reduced speed limit is in place due to strong winds, according to traffic reports.
Traffic monitoring site, In…
HGV drivers should be permitted to continue using the M48 Severn Bridge to prevent “unacceptable” levels of congestion, Monmouthshire County Council has warned, despite the bridge’s deteriorating condition.
From May 27, vehicles over 7.5 tonnes will …