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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
Connecting people to places
Key Points
- Transport Direct online journey planner
- Options for travel choices
- Step-by-step directions
If you use the internet to search for public transport journey plans, driving instructions, ticket prices or travel news, then you may want to consider adding Transport Direct to your Favourites list: http://www.transportdirect.info/.
This free and easy to use website takes the hassle out of journey planning by providing you with all the travel information you need, all in one place. Transport Direct can plan any journey within Great Britain, giving you step-by-step directions, fare information and tell you about disruptions to the rail and underground networks. It's all very well knowing what bus to take, but where do you catch it from? Transport Direct's maps will have the answer. Alternatively use the maps to find and locate the nearest hotels, restaurants, local attractions or car parks in the area.
Transport Direct can also help you save fuel, save money and cut your CO2 by showing your emissions for both car and public transport journeys.
Go to: http://www.transportdirect.info/ and see what Transport Direct can do for you.

You can access travel news and check bus and train times from your mobile. Just go to: http://mobile.transportdirect.info/ or send and bookmark your favourite journeys to your mobile phone from the main website.




