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M62 - Your Local History
A lot of finds were uncovered during the archaeological evaluation carried out for the M62 Junction 6 Improvement scheme so we thought it would be nice to provide an interactive website so you can see what we found.
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Better information for your journey
The National Traffic Control Centre collects real-time information on road conditions
Quick Links
Don't Cross or Walk Along Motorways
The Highways Agency aims to make more people aware of the dangers of walking or crossing our motorway. We have launched a poster and radio campaign aimed at 16-25yr olds. Hopefully with our hard hitting posters, our message will come across.
Educating tomorrow's drivers
See how we are driving through key messages about safety on our network for the drivers of tomorrow.
Meet the Ancestors
Find out about the history of roads and the work the Agency does to preserve archaeological remains.
See when traffic will be lightest
Our traffic forecaster can help get you there quicker
Road Worker Safety Action Plan 2006/7
Foreword
Strategy - 2006/7
During 2005/6 there was a worrying up turn in people killed while working on the Highways Agency's roads. This is unacceptable.
It is however, a situation that Government and industry are working together to improve. This action plan seeks to deliver a step change in safety for road workers. Changing work practices, better training and making use of new technology are all important parts of the plan.
A key challenge will also be to influence the behaviour of road users by promoting safer driving in and on the approaches to road works. The Government is committed to making drivers aware of the need to drive appropriately and to be aware of the importance of not driving when tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Changing behaviour takes time, but will have lasting results in terms of reducing risks for everybody.
Everyone has a role to play in this agenda and none of us should have any higher priority than ensuring our roads are safe for drivers and road workers alike. Health and safety must be at the heart of operating and maintaining a safe road network.
