Further to ministerial approval in December 2006, the UK's Highways Agency has recently implemented a new continuous 'Traffic Radio' station across England. Traffic Radio has been rolled out on DAB, supported by low power broadcasts on AM or FM at key locations around the network. Initially only available in England, a future expansion is planned for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, subject to ministerial approval. To 'future proof' the service and maximise accessibility, the Highways Agency is also undertaking a review and trials upcoming technologies for possible service inclusion. Where possible the Highways Agency also plans to exploit opportunities for possible new data services using DAB.
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