Explains how to share the current National Network Map (NNM) view using the map URL. This guide describes how bookmarks store the exact view, including layers and zoom level, so others can see the same information. This guide is useful for route schedulers and road managers who need to show colleagues a specific map view.

A web browser with internet access.

Access to the National Network Map.

Date of last review: [19 02 2026]

The share feature allow you to obtain a webpage URL saved to your clipboard which you can then share with anyone over email or SMS. When clicking on the URL the map will open with all your selections reloaded and the map will zoom into the exact location you were looking at when sharing the network. This means you can easily share maps with all selections to anyone at any time.

3. Locate the URL share control on the right-hand side of the page.

4. Click the URL share control to display the shareable link for the current map view.

5. Copy the URL shown and paste it into an email, chat message or document so others can open the same map view.

6. To make the view easy to return to later, use the bookmark function, which stores the exact view (layers and zoom level) immediately before bookmarking.

Bookmarks help colleagues understand exactly what you intended to show, including all selected layers and zoom level.

When sharing a URL, let recipients know which network and vehicle type you were viewing, in case they change settings after opening the link.

If the URL does not open as expected, confirm that the recipient has access to the National Network Map and that the link was copied in full.

Ask your organisation’s GIS or mapping support team for advice on which views are commonly shared.

Contact the NHVR Spatial or Network Management support team if URLs do not open or bookmarks appear incorrect.