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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
Regional Control Centres
Introduction
We have implemented a network of seven regional control centres across England, to be jointly staffed by the Police and the Agency.
Regional Control Centres will be primarily responsible for the management and operations of the Traffic Officer Service and will be focused on responding to traffic incidents.
Other responsibilities include:
- planning for roadworks
- monitoring road conditions (through CCTV and loops)
- allocating resources
- establishing diversion alternatives
- setting regional electronic roadsigns.
What are the regions?
The National Traffic Control Centre collates information from all seven Regional Control Centres (see map) to provide information to travellers via strategic electronic road signs, telephone information lines, internet and traffic news media.
How is technology used?
Command and Control System
The Command & Control (C&C) system sets standards in improved officer safety and efficiency.
The Command & Control system offers the following functionality:
- Incident management and logging
- Resource management, including integration with Airwave for real-time vehicle location and status
- Duty planning
- Integration capabilities with the Police National Computer (PNC)
Airwave Radio
Airwave is the new digital communications system that will be used by all police forces in the UK. Airwave will replace the existing radio system and bring many benefits to policing.
