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  • The once busy Ripple Lane diesel depot is long gone, replaced by a new rail over rail flyover carrying the branch to barking Riverside. On the LTS line, it is still a busy spot for freight throughout the day.
    Illustrative image: The once busy Ripple Lane diesel depot is long gone, replaced by a new rail over rail flyover carrying the branch to barking Riverside. On the LTS line, it is still a busy spot for freight throughout the day. — kitmasterbloke/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
    TfL disruption — BARKING ROAD, Upton Park

    Route 147 buses are diverted in both directions because of a collision on Barking Road, Upton Park. Several stops are being missed; additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 3/10

    Published
  • A Thwaites landscapes maintenance front loader dumper in the City of London Cemetery , Aldersbrook Road, Newham , England. Mobile device view : Wikimedia (June 2020) makes it difficult to immediately view photo groups related to this image. To see its most relevant allied photos, click on City of London Cemetery and Crematorium , and this uploader's Photos . You can add a click-through 'categories' button to the very bottom of photo-pages you view by going to settings... three-bar icon top left.
    Illustrative image: A Thwaites landscapes maintenance front loader dumper in the City of London Cemetery , Aldersbrook Road, Newham , England. Mobile device view : Wikimedia (June 2020) makes it difficult to immediately view photo groups related to this image. To see its most relevant allied photos, click on City of London Cemetery and Crematorium , and this uploader's Photos . You can add a click-through 'categories' button to the very bottom of photo-pages you view by going to settings... three-bar icon top left. — Acabashi/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
    Vehicle collision road disruption — THE GROVE (E15 ) (Newham)

    A collision damaged traffic signals at all approaches to The Grove, leaving them out of service. The update advised caution and listed the disruption from 22:16 to 23:59 UTC on 14 October 2026.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • accidentsAndIncidents on QEW (Fort Erie Bound)

    A collision closed all lanes on a Fort Erie-bound QEW ramp at Thorold Stone Road in Niagara Falls. The reported severity is unknown.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Blizzard - Dempster

    A blizzard is expected on the Dempster Highway from Thursday afternoon to early Friday morning, with winds gusting to 90 km/h and 5 to 10 cm of snow. Near-zero visibility is expected; hazardous travel and possible road closures are noted.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Bicycle rack on the pavement of the A112 Chingford Mount Road, north from the Crooked Billet Interchange of the A406 North Circular Road , in the London Borough of Waltham Forest , England. Camera : Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Software : File lens-corrected, optimized, perhaps cropped, with DxO OpticsPro 11 Elite , and further optimized with Adobe Photoshop CS2 .
    Illustrative image: Bicycle rack on the pavement of the A112 Chingford Mount Road, north from the Crooked Billet Interchange of the A406 North Circular Road , in the London Borough of Waltham Forest , England. Camera : Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Software : File lens-corrected, optimized, perhaps cropped, with DxO OpticsPro 11 Elite , and further optimized with Adobe Photoshop CS2 . — Acabashi/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
    TfL works road disruption — [A406] ANGEL ROAD (E4 ,N18 ) (Enfield,Waltham Forest)

    TfL reports urgent overnight works on eastbound Angel Road, with lanes one and two of three closed at the Advent Way junction. Traffic is slow and delays are expected; the works are listed from 22:00 UTC on October 14 to 03:00 UTC on October 15, 2026.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • TfL building, North Greenwich
    Illustrative image: TfL building, North Greenwich — Stephen Craven/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
    TfL works road disruption — [A102] BLACKWALL TUNNEL SOUTHERN APPROACH (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

    TfL reports scheduled overnight lane closures on the Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach in Greenwich. The latest update says traffic is flowing well.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 3/10

    Published
  • Boisjoli Farm in Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby, Quebec.
    Illustrative image: Boisjoli Farm in Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby, Quebec. — Gabriel Picard/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
    Véhicule en panne sur la route 10 (Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby)

    One of two westbound lanes on A-10 near Rang Roy in Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby is closed because of a broken-down vehicle. The closure duration is listed as indeterminate.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 3/10

    Occurred
    Published
  • Hazard on Highway 1 (Lower Mainland District)

    A vehicle incident was reported on Highway 1 in the Lower Mainland District. The source mentions a left lane blockage but also reports all lanes open.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 2/10

    Published
  • Hazard on Highway 91 (Lower Mainland District)

    A vehicle incident on Highway 91 in Richmond near No. 6 Road was reported with lane-blockage and major-delay notices. The source also lists all lanes as open.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Fire for cooking inside a snow-blocked wind-break, southwest Victoria Island, N.W.T. (Nunavut).
    Illustrative image: Fire for cooking inside a snow-blocked wind-break, southwest Victoria Island, N.W.T. (Nunavut). — Diamond Jenness/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
    Wind - Gjoa Haven

    A wind warning for Gjoa Haven reports possible gusts up to 100 km/h beginning Thursday morning, with falling and blowing snow potentially reducing visibility. Winds are expected to weaken Thursday night; local utility outages and damage are possible.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Northern terminus of Highway 144 at Timmins, Ontario, Canada
    Illustrative image: Northern terminus of Highway 144 at Timmins, Ontario, Canada — P199/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
    accidentsAndIncidents on HWY 144 (Both Directions)

    A collision was reported on HWY 144 in both directions between Gogama and Cartier, with all lanes closed. Severity was listed as unknown.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 6/10

    Published
  • June 2016 sees a 9-month closure of the eastern section (South Tottenham to Barking) of the busy Gospel Oak to Barking route. This is to allow electrification work to take place for both the frequent passenger service operated by London Overground as well as freight traffic. From September 2016, the western section from South Tottenham to Gospel Oak is also closed with the full line re-opening in 2017. The service will resume, but continue with the 172s "under the wires" until new Class 710 EMUs
    Illustrative image: June 2016 sees a 9-month closure of the eastern section (South Tottenham to Barking) of the busy Gospel Oak to Barking route. This is to allow electrification work to take place for both the frequent passenger service operated by London Overground as well as freight traffic. From September 2016, the western section from South Tottenham to Gospel Oak is also closed with the full line re-opening in 2017. The service will resume, but continue with the 172s "under the wires" until new Class 710 EMUs — Phil Richards from London, UK/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Vehicle collision road disruption — [A124] BARKING ROAD (E13 ,E6 ) (Newham)

    A vehicle collision closed both directions of Barking Road at Green Street in Newham. The notice advised using an alternative route and listed the disruption through 23:59 UTC on 14 October 2026.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 4/10

    Published
  • Network Rail works road disruption — [A200] CRUCIFIX LANE (SE1 ,SE16 ) (Southwark)

    An overnight lane restriction on westbound Crucifix Lane is due to Network Rail bridge works. The latest update reports no delays.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 2/10

    Published
  • Oxford Street entrance to Bond Street tube station and West One shopping centre
    Illustrative image: Oxford Street entrance to Bond Street tube station and West One shopping centre — Sunil060902/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
    TfL works road disruption — [A40] OXFORD STREET (W1C ,W1H ,W1K ,W2 ) (Westminster)

    The road was closed in both directions near Marble Arch for pedestrianisation works. An alternative route was provided, and traffic was flowing well on the diversion.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 4/10

    Published
  • On the Harbour Tour in Portsmouth Harbour. HMS Protector (A173) MV Polarbjørn (Norwegian: polar bear) is a Norwegian icebreaker built in 2001. From April 2011, she has been chartered to the Royal Navy as the ice patrol ship HMS Protector. She was commissioned into the Navy on 23 June 2011. Previously she operated under charter as a polar research and a subsea support vessel. Tugboat to the left.
    Illustrative image: On the Harbour Tour in Portsmouth Harbour. HMS Protector (A173) MV Polarbjørn (Norwegian: polar bear) is a Norwegian icebreaker built in 2001. From April 2011, she has been chartered to the Royal Navy as the ice patrol ship HMS Protector. She was commissioned into the Navy on 23 June 2011. Previously she operated under charter as a polar research and a subsea support vessel. Tugboat to the left. — Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
    HMS Protector breaks down and leaves UK without an Ice Patrol

    HMS Protector suffered engine problems and was towed back to Plymouth, leaving Britain without an Ice Patrol. The report says this could accelerate the Royal Navy’s assessment of whether to replace the vessel.

    Importance 3/10 · Urgency 2/10

    Published
  • TfL disruption — SUTTON LANE SM2

    Roadworks block SUTTON LANE SM2, diverting Route 80 in both directions via Brighton Road. The London Cancer Hub (G & J) and Downs Road/Belmont Station (E & F) stops are not served.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 3/10

    Published
  • United Kingdom
    Illustrative image: United Kingdom — Matthew Black/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
    TfL disruption — BLOOMSBURY WAY WC1

    A broken-down vehicle blocked westbound traffic on Bloomsbury Way WC1, and buses could not serve the Bloomsbury Square and Museum Street stops.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 3/10

    Published
  • TfL disruption — BURTON ROAD IG10

    A council roadworks closure on Burton Road, London, is preventing routes 20 and 397 from serving the Burton Road, Torrington Drive, and The Broadway stops.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 3/10

    Published
  • A102 Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach, seen from the railway
    Illustrative image: A102 Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach, seen from the railway — Christopher Hilton/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Utility works close one southbound lane at Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach in Greenwich

    Utility works have closed one of two southbound lanes at the stated location. The source advises caution on approach and lists the closure as running until 23:59 UTC.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 3/10

    Published
  • "TORONTO — A busy highway north of Toronto is a virtual parking lot this afternoon after a dump truck rolled down an embankment and into a ditch. Police and emergency crews are at the scene on Highway 400 just south of King Road and a provincial police spokesman says a small fuel spill has been contained. Northbound traffic was being diverted off the highway at Teston Road and Const. Graham Williamson says most of the traffic backlog south of the crash has been cleared. Williamson says an air am
    Illustrative image: "TORONTO — A busy highway north of Toronto is a virtual parking lot this afternoon after a dump truck rolled down an embankment and into a ditch. Police and emergency crews are at the scene on Highway 400 just south of King Road and a provincial police spokesman says a small fuel spill has been contained. Northbound traffic was being diverted off the highway at Teston Road and Const. Graham Williamson says most of the traffic backlog south of the crash has been cleared. Williamson says an air am — Michael from Calgary, AB, Canada/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
    accidentsAndIncidents on QEW (Toronto Bound)

    A collision on the Toronto-bound QEW at Appleby Line in Burlington closed all lanes. The report lists the severity as unknown.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • East London 18269 (LX05 BWB) on the A40 Bloomsbury Way
    Illustrative image: East London 18269 (LX05 BWB) on the A40 Bloomsbury Way — Oxyman/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Vehicle breakdown road disruption — [A40] BLOOMSBURY WAY (WC1A ) (Camden)

    A broken-down bus blocked westbound A40 Bloomsbury Way at Museum Street in Camden. The source advised using alternative routes and reported no delays on the diversion.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Road junction, Blackshaw Head. Looking E at the Junction of Old Shaw Lane and Badger Lane. The warning signs are because of tight hairpin bends further along Badger Lane.
    Illustrative image: Road junction, Blackshaw Head. Looking E at the Junction of Old Shaw Lane and Badger Lane. The warning signs are because of tight hairpin bends further along Badger Lane. — Mark Anderson/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Borough works road disruption — BLACKSHAW ROAD (SW17 ) (Wandsworth)

    Blackshaw Road is closed in both directions at Kenlor Road for resurfacing works. The supplied source advises using an alternative route and gives the closure period as 14 October 19:30 to 15 October 04:30 UTC, 2026.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 4/10

    Published
  • Mount Rae , Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada This photo was taken from directly over Elbow lake in the Elbow pass (looking south-east-ish). The scramble up to the summit is via the Ptarmigan cirque and then up to the col. The col can be seen on the right about half way up the image. It is reached from the other side by a trail leading up from the back of the Ptarmigan cirque. The Ptarmigan cirque is accessed from the Highwood pass parking lot on HWY 40. A small remnant of a glacier is visible in the
    Illustrative image: Mount Rae , Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada This photo was taken from directly over Elbow lake in the Elbow pass (looking south-east-ish). The scramble up to the summit is via the Ptarmigan cirque and then up to the col. The col can be seen on the right about half way up the image. It is reached from the other side by a trail leading up from the back of the Ptarmigan cirque. The Ptarmigan cirque is accessed from the Highwood pass parking lot on HWY 40. A small remnant of a glacier is visible in the — User Kevin lenz on en.wikipedia/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5
    vehicleOnFire on HWY-45 (Both)

    Both directions of Highway 45 west of Andrew, Alberta, are closed because of a vehicle fire. Emergency crews are on scene; the source advises using an alternate route.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 6/10

    Published
  • Sign on Manitoba Provincial Road 310
    Illustrative image: Sign on Manitoba Provincial Road 310 — Lorie Shaull/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
    Under Construction on Courchaine Road (Both)

    Courchaine Road between Turnbull Drive and PR 200 is closed in both directions from 09:00 to 15:00 on October 19, 2026, for maintenance of the Red River Floodway Inlet Control Structure. All lanes are affected.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 6/10

    Occurred
    Published
  • Utility works road disruption — [A10] BISHOPSGATE (E1 ,EC2A ,EC2M ,EC2N ,EC3V ) (City of London,Tower Hamlets)

    Temporary traffic signals are in operation at Bishopsgate for utility works from 19:00 UTC on October 14 to 04:00 UTC on October 15, 2026. The source reports that traffic is flowing well.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 2/10

    Published
  • Accident sur la route 40 (Montréal)

    The source reports an accident-related, indefinite closure of westbound Route 40 in Montréal, Quebec. It was published on October 14, 2026.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Hazard on Highway 99 (Lower Mainland District)

    A vehicle incident near Surrey blocked a lane and partly blocked an on-ramp; the source reported all highway lanes open. Additional incident details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 4/10

    Published
  • Interior of a Metropolitan Line train in Greater London, England, United Kingdom.
    Illustrative image: Interior of a Metropolitan Line train in Greater London, England, United Kingdom. — DiscoA340/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
    TfL disruption — Metropolitan Line

    TfL reports severe service delays between Finchley Road and Aldgate following a train fault at Finchley Road. Service on the line beyond that section is reported as normal.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 4/10

    Published
  • Utility works road disruption — [A205] MORTLAKE ROAD (TW9 ) (Richmond upon Thames)

    Temporary traffic signals are in place on both directions of Mortlake Road at Ruskin Avenue for emergency utility works. The latest update says traffic is flowing well through the restrictions.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 2/10

    Published
  • Piccadilly Line service suspended between Northfields and Heathrow Terminals during Hatton Cross points repair

    TfL reported limited delays on its Piccadilly route after an earlier signal fault at Hatton Cross. The notice places the disruption in London, United Kingdom.

    Importance 1/10 · Urgency 2/10

    Published