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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
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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
What to do if you break down
Motorway hard shoulders are dangerous places. It is illegal to stop on a hard shoulder except in an emergency. You should never stop there to read a map, go to the toilet or use a mobile phone - always drive to the next services or exit.
You should plan your journey in advance, making sure you have enough fuel before joining the motorway. If an emergency forces you to stop, then follow the Highways Agency's top personal safety tips to stay safe:
- Pull onto the hard shoulder and park as far left as possible, near an emergency roadside telephone if you can. Turn on your vehicle's hazard warning lights
- Leave your vehicle immediately via the left hand door. Make sure your passengers do the same. You should leave any animals in the vehicle, or keep them under proper control on the verge
- Contact the Highways Agency via the emergency roadside telephone. On the motorways, you will see them spaced at one mile intervals, with roadside markers displaying an arrow pointing you in the direction to the nearest phone. Always use these phones in preference to a mobile, as your location will be pinpointed on the operator's screen so it will be easier to find you
- To assist you when calling for help, there are large blue signs at the side of many motorways which allow you to tell the emergency services or Highways Agency where you are
- Stay well away from the carriageway and hard shoulder while waiting for help to arrive. You should never attempt even the simplest of repairs
- If you feel at risk from another person, return to your vehicle via the left hand door, fasten your seatbelt and lock all the doors. Leave your vehicle again as soon as you feel the risk has passed.
Before you rejoin the carriageway after a breakdown, build up speed on the hard shoulder and watch for a safe gap in the traffic.
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If you have a disability which prevents you from following the above advice, the Highway Code advises that you should stay in the vehicle, switch on your hazard warning lights and display a 'help' pennant. If you have a mobile phone you should dial 999, advising the emergency services of your location, and making them aware that you have a disability.
