Managed motorways
Junctions 25 to 30
M62
Modernising the operation of our motorways
Welcome
The Highways Agency is working to improve the
M62 between Junctions 25 and 30.
The M62 managed motorway scheme is the link
between Junction 25 at Brighouse and Junction 30 at
Rothwell. Serving the urban centres of Bradford and
Leeds, the M62 helps to connect people, communities
and businesses throughout northern England, carrying
over 140,000 vehicles per day.
We are improving the M62 as the route currently suffers
from heavy congestion, unpredictable journey times and
higher than average accident rates.
This project will relieve congestion and smooth the flow
of traffic, improving safety and journey times. These
benefits will support economic development in the region.
The scheme will achieve these benefits using a range of
technologies known as managed motorways.
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Managed motorways
Junctions 25 to 30
M62
Modernising the operation of our motorways
Improving
journey times
An objective of the M62 Junction 25 to 30 project is to
improve journey times. To achieve this we will use variable
mandatory speed limits and the hard shoulder as an extra
traffic lane to ease congestion (see other exhibition boards
for more information on these features).
We piloted the first managed motorway on the
M42 Junction 3a to 7 in 2008, since then we have
introduced over 22 miles of managed motorways
around Birmingham. We have carried out research in
the Birmingham area which shows that journey times
have improved between the M40 J16 near Lapworth and
M6 J5, near Birmingham, since the introduction of two
sections of hard shoulder running.
Evidence also shows that road users say hard shoulder
running has improved these sections of the “Birmingham
Box” motorways.
Road users reported that when managed motorways are
in operation there is an average daily saving of about
2 mins per vehicle for a return journey in peak periods.
Fewer people now say they allow extra time for delays
- showing a perception that journey times are more
reliable.
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Managed motorways
Junctions 25 to 30
M62
Modernising the operation of our motorways
Making journeys
safer
The M42 Junction 3a to 7 was the first managed
motorway scheme. Research has proven that this
scheme has contributed to improving safety on the
route.
This year we published a 3 year safety report on the M42
Junction 3a to 7 which showed, since the installation of
managed motorways.
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( Source: M42 MM Monitoring & Evaluation. Three Year Safety Report. Available at.
http://www.highways.gov.uk/knowledge_compendium/64A9E660C4D342578695740F018E3BDC.aspx )
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Managed motorways
Junctions 25 to 30
M62
Modernising the operation of our motorways
Supporting
economic
growth
A functioning transport system is important to help the
economy to grow. If our roads are congested it impacts
on businesses and can discourage foreign investment.
Reducing congestion, tackling major bottlenecks and
improving journey times will help businesses in the area
to become more efficient.
Every pound we invest in a managed motorway delivers
benefits to the economy. This scheme is a £150m
investment and will deliver benefits of £615m.
We work closely with our supply chain to maximise
efficiencies throughout the life of the project.
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Modernising the operation of our motorways
Construction
bmJV and the Highways Agency are committed to
minimising disruption to the public and keeping local
residents and businesses fully informed as the project
progresses. We will:
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bmJV and the Highways Agency value and prioritise
customer service. This project team will work hard to
reduce the impact on motorists, local residents and
businesses. Working with the Highways Agency we will
advise local residents and businesses in advance of any
planned changes and road closures and respond in a timely
manner to all concerns.
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Managed motorways
Junctions 25 to 30
M62
Modernising the operation of our motorways
bmJV, a joint venture between BAM Nuttall Ltd and
Morgan Sindall is delivering the Junction 25 to 30
managed motorway scheme for the Highways Agency.
Both companies have a proven heritage of delivering
roads projects.
BAM Nuttall is the UK arm of Royal BAM Group with
both national and local capability delivering a full range
of civil engineering services.
Morgan Sindall is a UK construction, infrastructure and
design business with a network of local offices.
Our companies have worked on the following projects:
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re-alignment.
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Timeline
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The M62 J25 to J30 scheme was included in a study of 25
schemes to assess implementing managed motorway similar
to the improvements made on the M42 pilot near Birmingham.
The Secretary of State announced that the M62 would be
one of a programme of managed motorway schemes that
would be taken forward following the feasibility study.
The Secretary of State confirmed this scheme would
commence construction in quarter three 2011.
July: contract awarded to the joint venture between
Bam Nuttall and Morgan Sindall.
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construction
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September: Mobilisation begins and will include installation
of traffic management and site clearance.
We expect to start construction work in October 2011
(subject to a statutory process being completed).
Managed motorways
Junctions 25 to 30
M62
Modernising the operation of our motorways
Safety at
roadworks
for works’ traffic
Observe all
signs
leaving or entering
- they are there to
roadworks.
help you.
Be alert
Example
Free
recovery
From the end of September 2011, you
will see roadworks or traffic management
Await
rescue
on sections of the motorway. This will
Example
Wide loads over
include hard shoulder closures and 50mph
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Straddle nearside
speed limits, enforced with average speed
two lanes
safety cameras.
For your safety and that of our
roadworkers, when travelling
through roadworks you should
follow the signs, and keep within
the speed limit.
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Keep within
the speed limit
Keep a safe
distance
it is there for your
- there could be
safety
queues in front.
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Junctions 25 to 30
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Modernising the operation of our motorways
What the system
will include
CCTV
to monitor
emergency
refuge area
Emergency
refuge area
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Signs mounted
on overhead
gantries will
provide information
Hard shoulder will be
used as a running
lane when indicated
by overhead signals
Signals will
inform drivers of
speed limit and
availability of lanes
Overhead
gantry
CCTV
to monitor the
hard shoulder
Loops hidden in the
road will allow
monitoring of traffic
flows and speeds
Cameras will
monitor traffic speeds
for enforcement
purposes
Telephone for
emergency use
Managed motorways
Junctions 25 to 30
M62
Modernising the operation of our motorways
ACCIDENT
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Incident management
This is an example to illustrate how we may manage an incident.
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Accident
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Incident takes place and our traffic officers are alerted by:
1. On site traffic officers.
2. Control centre cameras.
3. Public emergency telephone call.
4. Detection loops in the road.
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Accident
SLOW DOWN
Gantry signs further
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back from the accident
will control the flow of
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approaching traffic and
clear lanes to allow
Accident
essential EMERGENCY
SLOW DOWN
SERVICES to access the
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accident area as fast as
Traffic officers secure the site and cone off the road
accordingly to allow the best possible flow of traffic.
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possible.
Use
hard
shoulder
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With the aid of the managed motorway controlled electronic
signage the emergency sevices will use the closed lanes to
access the incident as fast as possible.
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Junctions 25 to 30
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Modernising the operation of our motorways
Emergency
refuge areas
As part of the managed motorway we will be
constructing emergency refuge areas.
Emergency refuge areas will be placed at regular
intervals along the route.
Drivers who break down should try to drive to
the nearest emergency refuge area or if a
breakdown occurs in a live lane we will set
signs and signals on the overhead gantry until
assistance can reach the driver.
Once in the emergency refuge area drivers
can use the emergency telephone which
automatically pin points their location for the
control centre.
Depending on the situation the control centre operator
can send a Highways Agency traffic officer or recovery
vehicle to the driver, or advise their recovery service.
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Junctions 25 to 30
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Modernising the operation of our motorways
Thank
You…
for attending
our exhibition.
If you need help using this or any
other Highways Agency information,
please call 0300 123 5000 and we
will assist you.
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We hope you have found
it informative.
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