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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
Current Strategy
Highways Agency 4 Year Strategic Research Framework 2011-2015
The Highway Agency's Strategic Research Framework is based on the strategic knowledge needs of the Agency identified during the HA strategic Foresighting Project, carried out between April and November 2009. The Strategic Research Framework sets out a high level framework which will form the basis of the Highways Agency's Knowledge Programme and ensure that value for money is obtained from our research investment.
The strategic context for our Research Strategy is provided by:
- DfT's strategic objectives and evidence and research policy.
- HA's Strategic Plan (2010-2015).
- Other Government policies and strategic goals impacting on the HA, for example on climate change and energy, economic growth, public service transformation and innovation.
The Foresighting Project identified nine critical issues or challenges facing transport operators globally:
- Congestion
- Emergencies / Natural Disasters
- Energy, Environment and Climate Change
- Equity
- Finance
- Human and Intellectual Capital
- Infrastructure
- Institutions
- Safety
These nine issues are based on findings of a study by the US Transportation Research Board 'Critical Issues in Transportation' (2006, updated in 2009) and they have been adopted as the HA's new overarching Strategic Research Framework. The Knowledge Programme Portfolios have been designed to address the above issues for 2011/12.
The Strategic Research Framework sets out the following key recommendations:
- New research will be undertaken to address the strategic knowledge needs identified from the Foresighting Project, for example in the areas of freight capacity/logistics, energy and emergencies and natural disasters.
- Emphasis will remain on congestion, safety and environment/climate change but the proportion of funding allocated to asset management and maintenance will be increased.
- A more coordinated approach to research collaboration with key partners and an increase in funding for collaborative work.
- Research effort will focus of delivery in the short and medium term research in order to reflect the CSR period.
- Longer term research will be considered if opportunities for a step change in operational performance and significant cost savings are identified.
For more information please click on the following links:
- Strategic Knowledge Needs
- The DfT Science and Research Website. This provides details of DfT strategies and research policies and how they manage them.
- Knowledge Programme
