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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
As you travel
Check for changing travel conditions:
- Variable message signs
- Traffic Radio on DAB digital radio
- Local radio bulletins
- Traffic England automated telephone line
- Highways Agency mobile website at: www.highways.gov.uk/mobile
- Our information points located at some motorway service areas.
Report any problems you see
And remember
- Switch off before you drive off - remember even using a hands-free phone will distract you from driving
- Don't travel too close to the vehicle in front
- Take regular breaks
- The hard shoulder is a dangerous place. It is illegal to use it except in an emergency. Never use it to answer the phone, go to the toilet or check a map.
