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.
Better information for your journey
The National Traffic Control Centre collects real-time information on road conditions
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
Guide to Truckstops in England
Find somewhere good to stop
Truckstops are vital rest areas for lorry drivers and help ensure safety for all road users. This interactive section aims to help lorry drivers and freight transport operators plan their journeys. Drivers need to take regular rests knowing that they are safe and their vehicle and loads are secure.
This guide uses Google Maps to identify resting places for truck drivers across our network, along with details of the service facilities available at each stop. Select an area of the map to start your search for a truck stop location.
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North
- E.g. Newcastle Carlisle
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Central North
- E.g. Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds
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West Midlands
- E.g. Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry
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East Midlands
- E.g. Nottingham, Leicester, Norwich
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South West
- E.g. Exeter, Plymouth, Truro
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South East
- E.g. London, Brighton, Dover
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South
- E.g. Southampton, Bournemouth, Portsmouth
Information for lorry drivers from abroad
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All the truckstops included in this guide provide facilities catering specifically for lorry drivers, and are recognised by local authorities as rest areas for heavy goods vehicles. They all have overnight parking, toilets, food and refreshments on site, or in the immediate area. Truckstops are generally located near the motorway network.
We believe the information in this guide is accurate. But if you want to be certain about specific features or facilities available at a truckstop, we suggest you phone before arrival.
We hope you find the guide useful and welcome your feedback. You can get in touch with us by calling the Highways Agency Information Line (HAIL) on 08457 50 40 30, or by emailing us.
