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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.
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
Knowledge Compendium
Knowledge Programme
Between April and August 2008 the Research and Development (R&D) processes were reviewed by the Network Services (NetServ) Research and International group, supported by the Framework community and a number of senior HA staff . The review concluded with the development of a revised set of processes for the efficient delivery of knowledge that is valued by the business. The implementation of these processes began in 2009 with a transition period aimed at allowing familiarisation and testing of the processes ahead of full implementation.
The improved delivery processes resulted in the creation of the current Knowledge Programme, which comprises currently of 15 portfolios that have been developed to meet the knowledge needs of the Agency.
The current 2011-13 Knowledge Programme, historical programmes with their projects and further information on the group can be explored through the links at the bottom of this page.
Objectives
The Knowledge Programme embraces revised processes which link together the identification of 'knowledge needs' with delivery of this knowledge on the ground. The new approach:
- Improves alignment of knowledge development with strategy through a 'top-down' approach.
- Improves coordination of knowledge development by improving the links between knowledge needs, research and practice.
- Improves communication and management of knowledge development by appointing a Knowledge Programme Leader (KPL) within NetServ, and Knowledge Programme Focal Points (KPFPs) in each of the other HA operational directorates.
- Reduces the workload of NetServ specialists by streamlining approval procedures and increasing supplier involvement in managing Portfolios.
- Reduces dependence on annual cycles by introducing 2 and 4 year cycles.
Introduction to the process
The diagram presents a summary picture of the processes of the Knowledge Programme, illustrated by the coloured boxes as well as the outputs of those processes (white text boxes).
