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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
Automated telephone service
Key Points
- Phone for the latest traffic information
- By road or region
- Switch off before you drive off
You can access our live spoken information for England's motorways and major 'A' roads from any phone.
Call to get the latest information before you set off or when you stop for a break - never use a mobile phone while driving.
The service has both keypad and voice activated commands, so you can tell us the road or region you are interested in and it will provide you with the latest information.
Features:
- Find out about future events by using a simple menu of options
- Choose to receive the information by road, region, or date and time. This will help you plan a different route to avoid these areas.
For real-time traffic information telephone the Traffic England automated telephone line.





