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Sept 2023
Seven weeks of roadworks set to begin in Harrogate town centre
Roadworks are to begin next week on some of Harrogate town centre's busiest routes.
The work, which is due to start on Monday and last for seven weeks, will see traffic lights on key routes including Parliament Street, Ripon Road, King's Road and Cold Bath Road.
The disruption will enable gas distributor Northern Gas Networks to replace metal pipes with plastic pipes.
Cold Bath Road could be the worst affected route, with "multiple lights" operating for five weeks.
It is the continuation of road works that were "paused" a year ago following delays.
Northern Gas Networks said last week it would be digging up Skipton Road in a separate scheme over half-term.
Here's what the company said is involved with the latest work starting next week.
Crescent Road lane closure and traffic lights
A lane closure will be introduced on Crescent Road and Ripon Road along with four-way lights at the junction of Crescent Road, Parliament Street, Ripon Road and Kings Road for two weeks. The existing lights will be bagged, and temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 7am to 7pm.
Traffic on Parliament Street is likely to be affected.
Montpellier Road (roundabout) & Montpellier Hill Lane closure
A lane closure will be implemented on Montpellier Road (roundabout) and Montpellier Hill Lane for two weeks.
Cold Bath Road traffic lights and parking suspensions
Multiple two and three-way lights will be introduced on Cold Bath Road for five weeks starting from Monday.
Multiple traffic lights will be on Cold Bath Road.
Wellington Square Road closure
A road closure will be implemented on Wellington Square for two weeks.
Northern Gas Networks said traffic lights will be manned seven days a week between 7am and 7pm "to ensure a smooth flow of traffic".
Scott Kitchingman, business operations lead for Northern Gas Networks, said the work was vital "to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Harrogate" and apologised for any inconvenienced.
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