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23
Nov 2021
Last Updated: 23/11/2021
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travel
Traffic is moving slowly on a number of roads around Harrogate and Knaresborough. Spotted something we've missed? Get in touch on 01423 276197 if it's safe.
Good morning, it's Al with you this morning, here to update you with any travel alerts to keep your journey moving.
I’ll let you know about roadworks, delayed trains and any traffic hotspots that could cause you delays.
If you spot anything, and it is safe to do so, give me a call on 01423 276197 and we can help other commuters too.
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9am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is slow in these areas:
- Around the Flaxby junction of the A1(M) and along the A59
- The A6055 from Ferrensby to Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road and High Street through Knaresborough
- Otley Road around Killinghall
- Through High Street, Starbeck
- Skipton Road around Dragon Parade
- Wetherby Road near the event centre, and along Hookstone Drive
- Otley Road between the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Leeds Road around Pannal
Road closures:
- Bogs Lane and Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Also in Starbeck, The Avenue, Camwall Road, and a number of smaller streets nearby are closed for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- Between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road: Cundall Way, Southway, Rossett Way, Arthurs Avenue, Arthurs Close, Richmond Road and Richmond Avenue are all closed for road resurfacing
- Hill Top Lane and Hill Foot Lane, Burn Bridge – road closure
- Sharow Lane, near Ripon - road closure
Temporary lights:
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Ripon Road at junction with Otley Road, Killinghall
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- Dragon Road, near Smiths the Rink
- Langcliffe Avenue East, Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Spring Lane and Westminster Drive, Burn Bridge
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Lackton Bank, Birstwith
- Woodfield Road, near Bilton
- Studley Road and Clotherholme Road, Ripon
- Palace Road, Ripon
- Hutton Grange to Kendal View, Ripon
Trains
- 09:14 Knaresborough to Leeds - two minute delay
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
- Harrogate Electrics 3 and the 36 are diverting in both directions, Harrogate to the Hydro via Springfield
- Due to road closures, the 2B is currently unable to serve stops along Crab Lane and Hill Top Avenue. The bus will be diverting down Bilton Lane to Richard Taylor School then resuming the normal route
- The 36 won't be serving the stop on Fulwith Mill Lane in Pannal both directions due to temporary lights. Passengers are advised to use the Mallinson stop instead for the time being
8:30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is moving more slowly in these areas:
- Around the Flaxby junction of the A1(M) and along the A59
- The A6055 from Ferrensby to Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road and High Street through Knaresborough
- Otley Road around Killinghall
- Through High Street, Starbeck
- Skipton Road around Dragon Parade
- Wetherby Road near the event centre, and along Hookstone Drive
- Otley Road between the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Leeds Road around Pannal
Road closures:
- Bogs Lane and Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Also in Starbeck, The Avenue, Camwall Road, and a number of smaller streets nearby are closed for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- Between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road: Cundall Way, Southway, Rossett Way, Arthurs Avenue, Arthurs Close, Richmond Road and Richmond Avenue are all closed for road resurfacing
- Hill Top Lane and Hill Foot Lane, Burn Bridge – road closure
- Sharow Lane, near Ripon - road closure
Temporary lights:
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Ripon Road at junction with Otley Road, Killinghall
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- Dragon Road, near Smiths the Rink
- Langcliffe Avenue East, Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Spring Lane and Westminster Drive, Burn Bridge
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Lackton Bank, Birstwith
- Woodfield Road, near Bilton
- Studley Road and Clotherholme Road, Ripon
- Palace Road, Ripon
- Hutton Grange to Kendal View, Ripon
Trains
- 08:30 Harrogate to Leeds - two minute delay
- 08:31 Knaresborough to York - five minute delay
- 08:45 Harrogate to Knaresborough - three minute delay
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
- Harrogate Electrics 3 and the 36 are diverting in both directions, Harrogate to the Hydro via Springfield
- Due to road closures, the 2B is currently unable to serve stops along Crab Lane and Hill Top Avenue. The bus will be diverting down Bilton Lane to Richard Taylor School then resuming the normal route
- The 36 won't be serving the stop on Fulwith Mill Lane in Pannal both directions due to temporary lights. Passengers are advised to use the Mallinson stop instead for the time being
8am – Full Update
Roads
There are a number of new road closures and temporary lights today, so do check the list below as delays will likely increase as more people get out and about.
Some traffic is starting to build in some areas:
- Around the Flaxby junction of the A1(M) and along the A59
- The A6055 from Ferrensby to Knaresborough
- Otley Road around Killinghall
- Through High Street, Starbeck
- Skipton Road either side of Dragon Parade
- Wetherby Road near the event centre
- Otley Road between the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- The A655 into Pannal
- If you're heading to Leeds, traffic is heavy through Harewood
Road closures:
- Bogs Lane and Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Also in Starbeck, The Avenue, Camwall Road, and a number of smaller streets nearby are closed for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- Between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road: Cundall Way, Southway, Rossett Way, Arthurs Avenue, Arthurs Close, Richmond Road and Richmond Avenue are all closed for road resurfacing
- Hill Top Lane and Hill Foot Lane, Burn Bridge – road closure
- Sharow Lane, near Ripon - road closure
Temporary lights:
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Ripon Road at junction with Otley Road, Killinghall
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- Dragon Road, near Smiths the Rink
- Langcliffe Avenue East, Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Spring Lane and Westminster Drive, Burn Bridge
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Lackton Bank, Birstwith
- Woodfield Road, near Bilton
- Studley Road and Clotherholme Road, Ripon
- Palace Road, Ripon
- Hutton Grange to Kendal View, Ripon
Trains
- 08:01 Knaresborough to York - two minute delay
- 08:21 Harrogate to York - four minute delay
- 08:21 Knaresborough to Leeds - two minute delay
- 08:30 Harrogate to Leeds - two minute delay
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
- Harrogate Electrics 3 and the 36 are diverting in both directions, Harrogate to the Hydro via Springfield
- Due to road closures, the 2B is currently unable to serve stops along Crab Lane and Hill Top Avenue. The bus will be diverting down Bilton Lane to Richard Taylor School then resuming the normal route
- The 36 won't be serving the stop on Fulwith Mill Lane in Pannal both directions due to temporary lights. Passengers are advised to use the Mallinson stop instead for the time being
7:30am – Full Update
Roads
Most roads seem to be clear so far this morning. There are a number of new road closures and temporary lights today though, so do check the list below as delays will likely increase as more people get out and about.
Some traffic is starting to build around the Flaxby junction of the A1(M), and on Otley Road around Killinghall.
Road closures:
- Bogs Lane and Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Also in Starbeck, The Avenue, Camwall Road, and a number of smaller streets nearby are closed for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- Between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road: Cundall Way, Southway, Rossett Way, Arthurs Avenue, Arthurs Close, Richmond Road and Richmond Avenue are all closed for road resurfacing
- Hill Top Lane and Hill Foot Lane, Burn Bridge – road closure
- Sharow Lane, near Ripon - road closure
Temporary lights:
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Ripon Road at junction with Otley Road, Killinghall
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- Dragon Road, near Smiths the Rink
- Langcliffe Avenue East, Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Spring Lane and Westminster Drive, Burn Bridge
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Lackton Bank, Birstwith
- Woodfield Road, near Bilton
- Studley Road and Clotherholme Road, Ripon
- Palace Road, Ripon
- Hutton Grange to Kendal View, Ripon
Trains
- The 07:42 Harrogate to Knaresborough train is delayed, now expected to arrive in Harrogate at 07:44. It should arrive in Knaresborough on time at 07:53
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
- Harrogate Electrics 3 and the 36 are diverting in both directions, Harrogate to the Hydro via Springfield
- Due to road closures, the 2B is currently unable to serve stops along Crab Lane and Hill Top Avenue. The bus will be diverting down Bilton Lane to Richard Taylor School then resuming the normal route
- The 36 won't be serving the stop on Fulwith Mill Lane in Pannal both directions due to temporary lights. Passengers are advised to use the Mallinson stop instead for the time being
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no build ups of traffic yet.
Road closures:
- Bogs Lane and Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Also in Starbeck, The Avenue, Camwall Road, and a number of smaller streets nearby are closed for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- Between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road: Cundall Way, Southway, Rossett Way, Arthurs Avenue, Arthurs Close, Richmond Road and Richmond Avenue are all closed for road resurfacing
- Hill Top Lane and Hill Foot Lane, Burn Bridge – road closure
- Sharow Lane, near Ripon - road closure
Temporary lights:
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Ripon Road at junction with Otley Road, Killinghall
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- Dragon Road, near Smiths the Rink
- Langcliffe Avenue East, Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Spring Lane and Westminster Drive, Burn Bridge
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Lackton Bank, Birstwith
- Woodfield Road, near Bilton
- Studley Road and Clotherholme Road, Ripon
- Palace Road, Ripon
- Hutton Grange to Kendal View, Ripon
Trains
- The 07:09 Harrogate to York train is delayed and expected at Harrogate at 07:13 and Knaresborough at 07:22
- The 07:14 Knaresborough to Leeds train is also delayed, expected at Knaresborough at 07:17 Harrogate at 07:27
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
- Harrogate Electrics 3 and the 36 are diverting in both directions, Harrogate to the Hydro via Springfield
- Due to road closures, the 2B is currently unable to serve stops along Crab Lane and Hill Top Avenue. The bus will be diverting down Bilton Lane to Richard Taylor School then resuming the normal route
- The 36 won't be serving the stop on Fulwith Mill Lane in Pannal both directions due to temporary lights. Passengers are advised to use the Mallinson stop instead for the time being
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no build ups of traffic yet.
Road closures:
- Bogs Lane and Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Also in Starbeck, The Avenue, Camwall Road, and a number of smaller streets nearby are closed for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- Between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road, Cundall Way, Southway, Rossett Way, Arthurs Avenue, Arthurs Close, Richmond Road and Richmond Avenue are all closed for road resurfacing
- Hill Top Lane and Hill Foot Lane, Burn Bridge, Harrogate – road closure
- Sharow Lane, near Ripon - road closure
Temporary lights:
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Ripon Road at junction with Otley Road, Killinghall
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Lackton Bank, Birstwith
- Woodfield Road, near Bilton
- Dragon Road, near Smiths the Rink
- Langcliffe Avenue East, Harrogate
- Spring Lane and Westminster Drive, Burn Bridge
- Studley Road and Clotherholme Road, Ripon
- Palace Road, Ripon
- Hutton Grange to Kendal View, Ripon
Trains
- The 06:41 from Harrogate to York is expected at 06:46; it's also expected five minutes late in Knaresborough
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
- Harrogate Electrics 3 and the 36 are diverting in both directions, Harrogate to the Hydro via Springfield
- Due to road closures, the 2B is currently unable to serve stops along Crab Lane and Hill Top Avenue. The bus will be diverting down Bilton Lane to Richard Taylor School then resuming the normal route
- The 36 won't be serving the stop on Fulwith Mill Lane in Pannal both directions due to temporary lights. Passengers are advised to use the Mallinson stop instead for the time being
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