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Nov 2022
Goldsborough gridlock brings ongoing misery to motorists
Queues of more than an hour have been reported once again this week due to temporary traffic lights on the edge of Knaresborough.
Three-way lights have been in place to allow Yorkshire Water to carry out work on the A59 near the junction with the A658, near Goldsborough.
The roadworks began affecting the busy commuter route at the beginning of October and have been regularly causing long tailbacks.
And while there has been some relief, with the lights being turned off at different periods throughout the day, it has inevitably caused traffic chaos.
This week drivers have reported queues all the way back to junction 47 of the A1(M) and beyond.
It has also had a major impact on pupils and teachers getting to and from Goldsborough CE Primary School.
With the roadworks due to last until November 27, many people have expressed frustration on social media.
https://twitter.com/alanhuddart/status/1590006037720883200
One woman wrote on a Facebook group:
Another added:
The Stray Ferret contacted Yorkshire Water for comment but has not had a response.
Read more:
- Roadworks lead to long queues on A59 near Knaresborough
- New plans to tackle traffic on Harrogate’s A61
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