Site Address:
Junction 17, M62 Motorway, Whitefield, Bury

OS Grid Reference: SD809048
Site Type: Roadside
Start Date: 20/01/97
Pollutants Measured: O3,CO,SO2,PM10,NOx

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The monitoring station is within a self-contained, air conditioned housing located on the embankment of Junction 17, 16 metres away from the busy M62 motorway which has an annual average weekday traffic flow of 169,000 vehicles. Within 21 metres distance of the site is a 3-lane roundabout with an annual average weekday traffic flow of 39,800 vehicles. The motorway and roundabout are subject to frequent congestion during peak traffic flow periods. The manifold inlet is approximately 3 metres above ground level. The surrounding area is generally open.