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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.
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
The On-Road Trial
An on-road trial of the new signs is due to take place on the M4 between junction 12 (Theale) and 14 (Hungerford).
The signs will be installed from late 2003. A total of 36 signs will be installed at approximately 1.5km intervals.
All of the following elements will be used to help assess changes in traffic flow and the effectiveness of the new signs:
- closed circuit television (CCTV)
- traffic sensors beneath the road surface
- Sign operators' and maintenance surveys
In addition, we will be speaking to you, the travelling public to assess your views on the new signs.
The trial will continue to the end of 2004 and will allow the Highways Agency to:
- Evaluate the technical performance of the signs
- Assess driver reaction and behaviour to the signs
- Evaluate maintenance access arrangements
- Evaluate the sign's effectiveness in relation to safety levels
- Identify further design improvements
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