Six weeks of roadworks began this morning on the Leeds Road roundabout, leaving the area gridlocked throughout the day.
The works will be in place until August 28 to allow Northern Powergrid to carry out cable overlay works.
Two of the roundabout’s six exits on Langcliffe Avenue and Park Drive have been closed and traffic lights are in place on the others. This left many commuters stuck in traffic or having to take long diversions.
The roadworks are set to stay along Leeds Road for six weeks.
Similar works are taking place along Skipton Road over a 12-week period. Those works are in order for Northern Gas Networks to replace the old metal pipes running along the road. Richard White, business operations lead for Northern Gas Networks, said:
“This investment will ensure residents and businesses in Harrogate continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply for decades to come.
“We appreciate that no one likes roadworks, but we will be doing everything possible to complete this work as quickly as possible, while maintaining safe working practices.”
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The works come following several quieter months on the roads as many people worked from home. Following the Prime Minister’s announcements suggesting that people can return to work, the next six weeks are likely to involve much longer commutes.
The Stray Ferret asked North Yorkshire County Council for a comment on the works, but had not received a response at the time of publication.
