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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
Weather conditions
Check the weather before you go
Being aware of weather conditions and checking the forecast is an important part of planning your journey. The weather can have a serious impact on your journey time, so you may have to leave earlier, decide to take another route or even not to travel at all.
Warnings for severe weather affecting our road network will be displayed on our website at: http://www.highways.gov.uk/ and for general forecasts you can check with the Met Office at: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
For the latest flood warning information you can check with the Environment Agency at: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/floodwarning
In the UK we experience a wide range of weather conditions that can change quickly. Be ready to adjust your driving to suit the conditions. It can take ten times longer to stop if roads are slippery. Slow down and allow more space for stopping.
Driving in bad weather
- Snow: Clear all ice and snow from all windows, lights and number plates. Demist the windows and make sure you have a clear view before you move off. On slippery surfaces, drive slowly using the highest possible gear. Avoid sudden actions - braking, sharp turns or speeding up. If you start to skid, ease off the accelerator and do not brake suddenly
- Fog: Slow down and use dipped headlights. Use fog lights if visibility is seriously reduced, but switch them off when it clears. Don't follow the lights of a vehicle in front, you may be too close to brake safely in an emergency
- Rain: Slow down. It takes longer to stop and spray will affect your visibility. Don't drive through deep lying surface water. If you have to, slow right down and drive through in first gear. Test your brakes when you come out the other side
- Strong winds: High-sided vehicles are most affected by strong winds, but strong gusts can even blow a car, cyclist or motorcyclist off course. Keep well back and overtake with care.
