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.
Better information for your journey
The National Traffic Control Centre collects real-time information on road conditions
Lane Hog!
John Stapleton looks into why people Lane Hog and what effects it has on the driver hogging the lane and other road users.
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
Why do we need new signs?
Since the 1970s, variable message signs (electronic signs with temporary messages) have been positioned on the UK's motorway and trunk road network, relaying general safety guidance as well as information about accidents, delays and weather conditions.
With time, the number of vehicles on the UK's road network has steadily increased, drivers now expect more information from road signs.
As part of the Highways Agency's commitment to providing better information to drivers and increasing safety on the roads, a new generation of motorway sign is being developed. The sign has undergone off-road tests and is now ready to be trialled on a section of the M4.
