Traffic and Transport

Jamcam is now live in and around Manchester, with a system of webcams allowing viewers to log on a see what the congestion is like in specific areas which affect their journey.

The M62'S Junction 11 cam will help many Birchwood workers/residents who use this junction to travel into Warrington Centre or to travel to/around Manchester during peak traffic times.

You can learn more about the Jamcams by visiting BBC Manchester's online travel section at www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/travel.

To visit Junction 11's Jamcam, and start your journey home from your computer, click this link:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/webcams/camera.shtml?h=han&camid=31332&region=SJ&mapregion=bbc_new_northwest

N.b. These cameras are provided by external agenciess - if they are not available it may be for operational reasons outside the BBC's control.

Traffic England is a new service from the Highways Agency that brings to your desktop real-time traffic information from the National Traffic Control Centre.

The Traffic England website has been updated to use the latest mapping techniques and provide you with an enhanced mapping interface and easier navigation.

There are changes to the layout and design of the pages and new options include traffic cameras and speed information for roads. Visit online at: www.trafficengland.co.uk

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