Live: Harrogate District Traffic and TravelHappy Friday and good morning. It’s Leah back with you this morning on the traffic and travel desk to help with your commute.
There are a few road closures and temporary lights in place across the district, make sure you check our lists in case you need to leave a few minutes earlier.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is it from me this morning, I will be back with you on Monday morning. Have a lovely weekend.
Roads
The roads are looking busier this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Traffic is building:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Ripon Road at junction with Coppice Avenue
- Knaresborough Road at junction with Forest Lane Head
- Boroughbridge Road
- Skipton Road towards Empress Roundabout
- York Road, Knaresborough
- Cold Bath Road at junction with Otley Road
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- 09:05 Harrogate to York is running 5 minutes behind
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking busier this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Traffic is building:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Ripon Road at junction with Coppice Avenue
- Knaresborough Road at junction with Forest Lane Head
- Boroughbridge Road
- Skipton Road towards Empress Roundabout
- York Road, Knaresborough
- Cold Bath Road
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking busier this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Traffic is building:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Ripon Road at junction with Coppice Avenue
- Knaresborough Road at junction with Forest Lane Head
- Boroughbridge Road
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking busier this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Traffic is building:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Ripon Road at junction with Coppice Avenue
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning it’s Leah back with you today. I’m here to give you all the road and rail updates you need this morning.
There are a few road closures and temporary lights in place across the district, make sure you check our lists in case you need to leave a few minutes earlier.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is it from me this morning, Connor will be back with you tomorrow. Have a lovely day!
Roads
The roads are starting to look busier so far this morning. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase – 10 minute delay
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road – 10 minute delay
Traffic is building:
- Ripon Road at junction with Skipton Road
- Knaresborough Road
- A59 towards Flaxby
- York Place, Harrogate
- Leeds Road Pannal
- Boroughbridge Road towards Bond End, Knaresborough
- Otley Road towards Price of Wales roundabout
- Hookstone Drive
- York Road, Knaresborough
- Cold Bath Road
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Roadand Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are starting to look busier so far this morning. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase – 5 minute delay
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road – 9 minute delay
Traffic is building:
- Ripon Road at junction with Skipton Road
- Knaresborough Road
- A59 towards Flaxby
- York Place, Harrogate
- Leeds Road Pannal
- Boroughbridge Road towards Bond End, Knaresborough
- Otley Road towards Price of Wales roundabout
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Roadand Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are starting to look busier so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Traffic is building:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Knaresborough Road at junction with Forest Lane Head
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- A59 towards Flaxby
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Roadand Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- 07:37 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:23
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are starting to look busier so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Traffic is building:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Knaresborough Road at junction with Forest Lane Head
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Roadand Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Roadand Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Roadand Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning it’s Leah back with you today on this warm Friday morning. I’m here to give you all the road and rail updates you need this morning.
There are a few road closures and temporary lights in place across the district, make sure you check our lists in case you need to leave a few minutes earlier.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is it from me today, I will be back with you on Monday morning with regular updates to help keep the district moving.
Roads
The roads are starting to get busier this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road between Kestrel Roundabout and Hookstone Chase – 7 Minutes Delayed
Traffic is building here:
- Boroughbridge Road, Scriven
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- York Place
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Knaresborough Road, towards Prince of Wales roundabout
- Leeds Road at junction with Hookstone Road
- Blossomgate, Ripon
- North Street, Ripon
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are starting to get busier this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road between Kestrel Roundabout and Hookstone Chase – 16 Minutes Delayed
Traffic is building here:
- Boroughbridge Road, Scriven
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- York Place
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Knaresborough Road, towards Prince of Wales roundabout
- Leeds Road, Pannal
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Knaresborough and York lines running on time
- 08:30 Harrogate to Leeds is delayed by 3 minutes
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are starting to get busier this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Traffic is building here:
- Boroughbridge Road, Scriven
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- Wetherby Road between Kestrel Roundabout and Hookstone Chase
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Knaresborough Road, towards Prince of Wales roundabout
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Knaresborough and Leeds lines running on time
- 07:51 Harrogate to York is running 2 minutes late
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are starting to get busier this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Traffic is building here:
- Boroughbridge Road, Scriven
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Knaresborough and York lines running on time
- 07:24 Harrogate to Leeds is running 2 minutes delayed
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning to you and happy Friday and welcome back once again to the traffic and travel blog. It’s Leah with you once again today.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is it from me this morning, Suzannah with back with your travel updates tomorrow.
Roads
Traffic is building on the roads in the Harrogate district this morning. Keep checking in for the latest traffic updates. If you spot any disruption, give me a call on 01423 276197.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road towards Empress roundabout – 17 minute delay
- Wetherby Road between junction Forest Lane and Hookstone Chase – 12 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- A59, Towards A1 J47, from Whixley
- Boroughbridge Road, Scriven
- Knaresborough Road, Starbeck
- Leadhall Lane at junction with Leeds Road
- York Place, Harrogate
- Otley Road, Harrogate
- Leeds Road, Pannal
- Hookstone Drive
- Oatlands Drive
- Kirby Road, Ripon
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building on the roads in the Harrogate district this morning. Keep checking in for the latest traffic updates. If you spot any disruption, give me a call on 01423 276197.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road towards Empress roundabout – 12 minute delay
- Wetherby Road between junction Forest Lane and Hookstone Chase – 6 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- A59, Towards A1 J47, from Whixley
- Boroughbridge Road, Scriven
- Knaresborough Road, Starbeck
- Leadhall Lane at junction with Leeds Road
- York Place, Harrogate
- Otley Road, Harrogate
- Leeds Road, Pannal
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building on the roads in the Harrogate district this morning. Keep checking in for the latest traffic updates. If you spot any disruption, give me a call on 01423 276197.
Traffic Hotspots:
- A59, Towards A1 J47, from Whixley – 5 minute delay
- Skipton Road towards Empress roundabout – 10 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Boroughbridge Road, Scriven
- Wetherby Road at junction with Forest Lane Head
- Knaresborough Road, Starbeck
- Leadhall Lane at junction with Leeds Road
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
No issues on the roads in the Harrogate district just yet. Keep checking in for the latest traffic updates. If you spot any disruption, give me a call on 01423 276197.
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road towards Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Boroughbridge Road, Scriven
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7am – Full Update
Roads
No issues on the roads in the Harrogate district just yet. Keep checking in for the latest traffic updates. If you spot any disruption, give me a call on 01423 276197.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
6:30am – Full Update
Roads
No issues on the roads in the Harrogate district just yet. Keep checking in for the latest traffic updates. If you spot any disruption, give me a call on 01423 276197.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning to you and happy Friday and welcome back once again to the traffic and travel blog. It’s Leah with you once again today.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is it from me this morning. I will be back with updates on Monday. Have a lovely weekend.
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate district. Drivers heading to York from Harrogate should watch out for temporary lights at Kirk Hammerton.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase – 14 minute delay
- Skipton Road – 12 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road at junction with Skipton Road
- A59 between Kirk Hammerton and Nun Monkton
- Knaresborough Road towards Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough
- Oatlands Drive
- York Place
- Park Street at junction with Westgate, Ripon
- Leeds Road at junction with Hookstone Road
- Otley road, towards Prince of Wales roundabout
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate district. However drivers heading to York from Harrogate should watch out for temporary lights at Kirk Hammerton.
Traffic Hotspots:
- A59 between Kirk Hammerton and Nun Monkton – 5 minute delay
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase – 6 minute delay
- Skipton Road – 12 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road at junction with Skipton Road
- Knaresborough Road towards Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate district. However drivers heading to York from Harrogate should watch out for temporary lights at Kirk Hammerton.
Traffic Hotspots:
- A59 between Kirk Hammerton and Nun Monkton – 5 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road at junction with Skipton Road
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Skipton Road
- Knaresborough Road towards Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate district. However drivers heading to York from Harrogate should watch out for temporary lights at Kirk Hammerton.
Traffic is building here:
- A59 between Kirk Hammerton and Nun Monkton
- Ripon Road at junction with Skipton Road
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7am – Full Update
Roads
No issues on the roads in the Harrogate district just yet. However drivers heading to York from Harrogate should watch out for temporary lights at Kirk Hammerton.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
6:30am – Full Update
Roads
No issues on the roads in the Harrogate district just yet. However drivers heading to York from Harrogate should watch out for temporary lights at Kirk Hammerton.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
Live: Harrogate District Traffic and TravelGood morning and welcome back to the traffic and travel blog. It’s Leah with you on this rainy Monday morning, hoping to help you avoid any problems by road or rail.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is it from me this morning, Suzannah will be back with you tomorrow morning with regular updates from 06.30.
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road between junction with Hookstone Chase and Forest Lane – Delays of 9 minutes
- A19 Closed at Great Thirkleby due to an accident
- Knaresborough Road – Delays of 17 minutes
- Skipton Road – Delays of 7 minutes
- York Place – Delays of 7 minutes
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Harlow Moor Drive
- A59 towards Flaxby
- A61, Ripley
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- Hookstone Drive
- York road, Knaresborough
- Hookstone Chase
- Leeds Road towards Prince of Wales roundabout
- Otley Road towards Prince of Wales roundabout
- Cold Bath Road
- Leeds Road at junction with Harrogate Road
- Harrogate Road at junction with Low Skellgate, Ripon
- Westgate, Ripon
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- Trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York are running on time so far this morning.
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road between junction with Hookstone Chase and Forest Lane – Delays of 11 minutes
- A19 Closed at Great Thirkleby due to an accident
- Knaresborough Road – Delays of 10 minutes
- Skipton Road – Delays of 6 minutes
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Harlow Moor Drive
- A59 towards Flaxby
- A61, Ripley
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- Hookstone Drive
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- Trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York are running on time so far this morning.
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road between junction with Hookstone Chase and Forest Lane – Delays of 7 minutes
- A19 Closed at Great Thirkleby due to an accident
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Harlow Moor Drive
- A59 towards Flaxby
- A61, Ripley
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- Knaresborough Road between Forest Lane Head and the Empress roundabout
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- Trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York are running on time so far this morning.
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Harlow Moor Drive
- A59 towards Flaxby
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- Trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York are running on time so far this morning.
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7am – Full Update
Roads
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- 07:09 Harrogate to York is due at 07:17
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
6:30am – Full Update
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- Trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York are running on time so far this morning.
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
Live: Harrogate District Traffic and TravelGood morning and welcome back to the traffic and travel blog. It’s Leah with you on this cold Friday morning, hoping to help you avoid any problems by road or rail.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is it from me this morning, I will be back with you on Monday with regular updates from 06:30. Have a lovely weekend.
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road between Hookstone Chase and the Kestrel Roundabout – 7 minute delay
- Skipton Road- 11 minute delay
- Knaresborough Road towards Empress roundabout – 6 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- York Place towards the Prince of Wales roundabout
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Bond End, Knaresborough
- Otley Road, towards the Prince of Wales roundabout
- Leeds Road, Pannal
- Hookstone Drive
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- 07:37 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:23
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Ripon Centres.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road between Hookstone Chase and the Kestrel Roundabout – 6 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- Knaresborough Road at junction with Forest Lane Head
- York Place towards the Prince of Wales roundabout
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Bond End, Knaresborough
- Otley Road, towards the Prince of Wales roundabout
- Leeds Road, Pannal
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- 07:37 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:23
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Ripon Centres.
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- Knaresborough Road at junction with Forest Lane Head
- York Place towards the Prince of Wales roundabout
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Wetherby Road between Hookstone Chase and the Kestrel Roundabout
- Bond End, Knaresborough
- Otley Road, towards the Prince of Wales roundabout
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- 07:37 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:23
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Ripon Centres.
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- Trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York are running on time so far this morning.
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7am – Full Update
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road.
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- Trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York are running on time so far this morning.
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
6:30am – Full Update
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road.
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- Trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York are running on time so far this morning.
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning and welcome back to the traffic and travel blog. It’s Leah with you this morning, hoping to help you avoid any problems by road or rail.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is it from me this morning. I will be back with you tomorrow with regular updates from 06:30.
Roads
Traffic is starting to get busier in the Harrogate and Ripon centres, stay updated here.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Knaresborough Road towards the Empress roundabout – 6 minute delay
- Wetherby Road after Junction with Forest Lane – 7 minute delay
- Otley Road – Accident
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton road towards Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road at junction with Skipton Road
- Otley Road towards Prince of Wales roundabout
- Harrogate Bypass near the St James’s retail park
- A59 towards Flaxby and J47 of A1
- Leeds Road at junction with Harrogate Road
- York Road, Knaresborough
- North Street, Ripon
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- Leaming Lane, between Langthorpe and Kirby Hill
Trains
- 09:05 Harrogate to York is due at 09:11
- 09:23 Harrogate to Leeds is due at 09:26
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to get busier in the Harrogate and Ripon centres, stay updated here.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Knaresborough Road towards the Empress roundabout – 6 minute delay
- Wetherby Road after Junction with Forest Lane – 7 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton road towards Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road at junction with Skipton Road
- Otley Road towards Prince of Wales roundabout
- Harrogate Bypass near the St James’s retail park
- A59 towards Flaxby and J47 of A1
- Leeds Road at junction with Harrogate Road
- York Road, Knaresborough
- North Street, Ripon
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- Leaming Lane, between Langthorpe and Kirby Hill
Trains
- 09:05 Harrogate to York is Delayed due to a fault on the train
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to get busier in the Harrogate and Ripon centres, stay updated here.
Traffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road between Kestrel roundabout and Empress roundabout
- Skipton road towards Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road at junction with Skipton Road
- Otley Road towards Prince of Wales roundabout
- Harrogate Bypass near the St James’s retail park
- A59 towards Flaxby and J47 of A1
- Knaresborough Rod, Starbeck
- Leeds Road at junction with Harrogate Road
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- Leaming Lane, between Langthorpe and Kirby Hill
Trains
- 07:37 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:23
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to get busier in the Harrogate and Ripon centres, stay updated here.
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- Leaming Lane, between Langthorpe and Kirby Hill
Trains
- Trains on the Harrogate, Leeds, York and Knaresborough lines are currently running on time this morning
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7am – Full Update
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road.
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- Leaming Lane, between Langthorpe and Kirby Hill
Trains
- 06:41 Harrogate to York is running 2 minutes late
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
6:30am – Full Update
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road.
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- 06:41 Harrogate to York is running 2 minutes late
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning and welcome back to the traffic and travel blog. It’s Leah with you this morning, back from Portugal, hoping to help you avoid any problems by road or rail.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is it from me this morning, I will be back with you tomorrow with regular updates from 06.30. Have a lovely day.
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road toward the Empress roundabout- 20 minute delay
- Skipton Road at junction with Ripon Road- 5 minute delay
- Leeds Road towards junction with Harrogate Road, Panna – 9 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Forest Lane Head at junction with Knaresborough Road
- Wetherby Road at junction towards the Kestrel Roundabout
- Otley Road
- A59 towards Flaxby
- Bond End, Knaresborough
- Knaresborough Road, Starbeck
- Leadhall Lane towards junction with Hookstone Road
- York Place
- York Road towards Bond End, Knaresborough
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near the Station Road junction
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Clotherholme Road, Bishopton near Ripon
- Minster Road, Ripon, outside the cathedral
Trains
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:53
- 08:30 Harrogate to Leeds is delayed by 2 minutes
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road toward the Empress roundabout- 21 minute delay
- Skipton Road at junction with Ripon Road- 5 minute delay
- Harrogate Road towards junction with Leeds Road, Pannal
Traffic is building here:
- Forest Lane Head at junction with Knaresborough Road
- Wetherby Road at junction towards the Kestrel Roundabout
- Otley Road
- A59 towards Flaxby
- Bond End, Knaresborough
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Knaresborough Road, Starbeck
- Leadhall Lane towards junction with Hookstone Road
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near the Station Road junction
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Clotherholme Road, Bishopton near Ripon
- Minster Road, Ripon, outside the cathedral
Trains
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:53
- 08:30 Harrogate to Leeds is delayed by 2 minutes
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
8am – Full Update
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road toward the Empress roundabout- 14 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Forest Lane Head at junction with Knaresborough Road
- Wetherby Road at junction towards the Kestrel Roundabout
- Otley Road
- A59 towards Flaxby
- Bond End, Knaresborough
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Harrogate Road towards junction with Leeds Road
- Knaresborough Road, Starbeck
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near the Station Road junction
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Clotherholme Road, Bishopton near Ripon
- Minster Road, Ripon, outside the cathedral
Trains
- 06:03 Harrogate to Leeds is due at 06:44
- 07:06 Leeds to Knaresborough due at 07:53
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:53
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road toward the Empress roundabout- 6 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Forest Lane Head at junction with Knaresborough Road
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near the Station Road junction
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Clotherholme Road, Bishopton near Ripon
- Minster Road, Ripon, outside the cathedral
Trains
- 06:03 Harrogate to Leeds is due at 06:44
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:53
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.

7am – Full Update
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road.
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near the Station Road junction
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Clotherholme Road, Bishopton near Ripon
- Minster Road, Ripon, outside the cathedral
Trains
- 06:03 Harrogate to Leeds is due at 06:44
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:53
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
6:30am – Full Update
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road.
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near the Station Road junction
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Clotherholme Road, Bishopton near Ripon
- Minster Road, Ripon, outside the cathedral
Trains
- 06:03 Harrogate to Leeds is due at 06:44
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:53
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
Live: Harrogate District traffic and travelGood morning, who’s going to make the most of today’s sun? I definitely will be this afternoon.
It’s Leah with you this morning on travel duty so get in touch on 01423 276197 or social media if you have any updates.
Let me know how your commute is today so we can try help others have a smooth journey.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is it from me this morning, I am off on holiday next week so I will be back with you in 10 days time. In the meantime, Suzannah, Connor and Alys will be here to keep you up to date with the traffic and travel in the district.
Roads
The roads are getting busier this morning. Keep an eye on the blog to see how it goes today and to see if any hot spots pop up.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road at junction with Bilton Lane- 7 minute delay
- Knaresborough Road between Forest Lane Head and the Empress roundabout – 14 minute delay
- Wetherby Road approaching junction with Forest Lane- 14 minute delay
- Hookstone Road at junction with Leadhall Lane – 12 minute delay
- Leeds Road – 12 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Harrogate Road at Junction with Leeds Road
- Ripon Road from Killinghall to Ripley
- York Place
- Otley Road, approaching the Price of Wales roundabout
- York Road, Knaresborough
- North Street Ripon at junction with Westgate
- Cold Bath Road
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are getting busier this morning. Keep an eye on the blog to see how it goes today and to see if any hot spots pop up.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road at junction with Bilton Lane- 7 minute delay
- Knaresborough Road between Forest Lane Head and the Empress roundabout – 6 minute delay
- Wetherby Road approaching junction with Forest Lane
Traffic is building here:
- Harrogate Road at Junction with Leeds Road
- Leeds Road Pannal
- Ripon Road from Killinghall to Ripley
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are quiet so far this morning but with some schools returning the roads will get busier. Keep an eye on the blog to see how it goes today.
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- Wetherby Road between Forest Lane and Hookstone Chase
- Harrogate Road at Junction with Leeds Road
- Leeds Road Pannal
- Knaresborough Road between Knaresborough and Starbeck
- Ripon Road from Killinghall to Ripley
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are quiet so far this morning but with some schools returning the roads will get busier. Keep an eye on the blog to see how it goes today.
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are quiet so far this morning but with some schools returning the roads will get busier. Keep an eye on the blog to see how it goes today.
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are quiet so far this morning but with some schools returning the roads will get busier. Keep an eye on the blog to see how it goes today.
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations