Happy Thursday and good morning. It's Connor with you for the final time this week 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 all from me this week on the traffic and travel desk. I am heading over to the news desk now. Leah will be back with you tomorrow from 6.30am.
RoadsThe roads are starting to become quite busy this morning as people drive through Harrogate and Knaresborough to get to work and school. Look out for these areas:
- Heavy bumper to bumper traffic on the A59 Skipton Road between Bilton Lane and Claro Road
- Heavy bumper to bumper traffic on the A661 Wetherby Road between Forest Lane and Empress Roundabout
- Heavy traffic on the A61 Ripon Road around the construction works close to Jennyfield Drive
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
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
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
RoadsThe roads are starting to become quite busy this morning as people drive through Harrogate and Knaresborough to get to work and school. Look out for these areas:
- Heavy bumper to bumper traffic on the A59 Skipton Road between Bilton Lane and Claro Road
- Heavy bumper to bumper traffic on the A661 Wetherby Road between Forest Lane and Empress Roundabout
- Heavy traffic on the A61 Ripon Road around the construction works close to Jennyfield Drive
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
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
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
RoadsThe roads are starting to become quite busy this morning as people drive through Harrogate and Knaresborough to get to work and school. Look out for these areas:
- Heavy traffic on the A59 Skipton Road between Bilton Lane and Claro Road
- Heavy traffic on the A661 Wetherby Road between Forest Lane and Empress Roundabout
- Heavy traffic on the A61 Ripon Road around the construction works close to Jennyfield Drive
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
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
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
RoadsThe 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
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
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
RoadsThe 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
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
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
RoadsThe 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
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