Good morning and happy Friday. Welcome back to our traffic and travel service to help the Harrogate district keep moving.

Whether you travel by car, bus or train we will keep an eye out for any possible disruption to your journey.

It’s Connor again back on the travel desk from 6.30am. Spotted an accident or a road closure? Send your updates to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

If traffic is moving well or it’s at a standstill then we will let you know with our updates every 15 minutes.

Full update – 9am

Thanks again for your interest in the traffic and travel live blog. My colleague Suzannah will pick it up first thing on Monday morning so come back at 6.30am then.

Roads

• There is heavy traffic on the A59 from Clockhill Field Lane to Station Road, near the construction area. Delays of up to 30 minutes.
• Traffic is becoming heavy around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of four minutes.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• The 7 bus cannot reach Boston Spa near Wetherby due to an emergency road closure.

Full update – 8.45am

Roads

• There is heavy traffic on the A59 from Clockhill Field Lane to Station Road, near the construction area. Delays of up to 30 minutes.
• Traffic is becoming heavy around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• The 7 bus cannot reach Boston Spa near Wetherby due to an emergency road closure.

Full update – 8.30am

Roads

• Traffic is becoming heavy around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• The 7 bus cannot reach Boston Spa near Wetherby due to an emergency road closure.

Full update – 8.15am

Roads

• Traffic is becoming heavy around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• The 7 bus cannot reach Boston Spa near Wetherby due to an emergency road closure.

Full update – 8am

Roads

• Traffic is becoming heavy around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service now expected at 7.58am.
• The 9.07am Harrogate to York is expected to arrive at 9.14am.
• Harrogate to Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• The 7 bus cannot reach Boston Spa near Wetherby due to an emergency road closure.

Full update – 7.45am

Roads

• Traffic is becoming heavy around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service now expected at 7.57am.
  Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• The 7 bus cannot reach Boston Spa near Wetherby due to an emergency road closure.

https://twitter.com/harrogatebus/status/1362667270812631042

Full update – 7.30am

Roads

• Traffic is becoming heavy around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service now expected at 7.40am.
• Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.15am

Roads

• Traffic is starting to build up around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service has been delayed to 7.38am.
• Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7am

Roads

• Traffic is starting to build up around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service has been delayed to 7.38am and increasing.
• Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.45am

Roads

• The roads are looking clear so far today.. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service has been delayed to 7.38am and increasing.
• Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.30am

Roads

• The roads are looking clear so far today.. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service has been delayed without any clear plan on when or if it will arrive.
• Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Good morning and welcome once again to our traffic and travel service for the Harrogate district.

Whether you travel by car, bus or train we will keep an eye out for any possible disruption to your journey.

It’s Connor again back on the travel desk from 6.30am. Spotted an accident or a road closure? Send your updates to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

If traffic is moving well or it’s at a standstill then we will let you know with our updates every 15 minutes.

Full update – 9am

Thanks to everyone who has been getting involved in this traffic and travel blog. I am switching over to the news desk now but will be back from 6.30am tomorrow.

Roads

• Accident on A59 near Green Hammerton has now cleared.
• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes but now easing.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive. Reports of drivers performing u-turns to avoid traffic.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.45am

Roads

• Accident on A59 near Green Hammerton has now cleared.
• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes but now easing.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive. Reports of drivers performing u-turns to avoid traffic.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.30am

Roads

• Accident on A59 near Green Hammerton causing delays, with heavy traffic around Station Road.
• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes but now easing.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.15am

Roads

• Accident on A59 near Green Hammerton causing delays, with heavy traffic around Station Road.
• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes but now easing.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8am

Roads

• Accident on A59 near Green Hammerton causing delays, with heavy traffic around Station Road.
• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes but now easing.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.45am

Roads

• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes. Inrix reporting heavy traffic here.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.30am

Roads

• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.15am

Roads

• Beech Grove in Harrogate is closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7am

Roads

• The roads appear clear so far today except for around construction sites, particularly in Harrogate:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are all expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.45am

Roads

• The roads appear clear so far today. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.30am

Roads

• The roads are looking clear bright and early this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Good morning everyone and welcome back to our traffic and travel service for the Harrogate district.

Whether you travel by car, bus or train we will keep an eye out for any possible disruption to your journey.

It’s Connor again back on the travel desk from 6.30am. Spotted an accident or a road closure? Send your updates to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

If traffic is moving well or it’s at a standstill then we will let you know with our updates every 15 minutes.

Full update – 9am

Thanks to everyone who has been getting involved with this new traffic and travel service. Good to read that people are finding it helpful. I am moving over to the news desk now but will be back with renewed vigour tomorrow morning at 6.30am. Connor.

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate:
• New: Ripon Road at the junction with Jennyfield Drive works causing delays.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of four minutes.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout. Delays of four minutes from Starbeck.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• New: Crash on the A59 at New Road on the way to York causing delays .

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time after the earlier cancellations.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.45am

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of four minutes.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout. Delays of four minutes from Starbeck.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time after the earlier cancellations.
• The 8.09am Knaresborough to Leeds service which was delayed to 8.56am has been cancelled.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.30am

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of four minutes.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout. Delays of four minutes from Starbeck.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time after the earlier cancellations.
• The 8.09am Knaresborough to Leeds service which was delayed to 8.56am has been cancelled.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.15am

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of seven minutes.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout. Delays of four minutes from Starbeck.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 8.18am service Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.
• All other services are expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8am

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of seven minutes.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout. Delays of four minutes from Starbeck.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 8.18am service Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.
• All other services are expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.45am

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.41am service Harrogate to Knaresborough has now been cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.
• The 8.18am service Harrogate to Leeds has now been cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.
• All other services are expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.30am

Roads

• The roads are still looking fairly clear this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout, near to St Mark’s Church.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations. Harrogate to York services are on time.
• The 7.41am service Harrogate to Knaresborough has now been cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.
• The 8.18am service Harrogate to Leeds has now been cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.15am

Roads

• The roads are still looking fairly clear this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout, near to St Mark’s Church.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations. Harrogate to York services are on time.
• The 7.41am service Harrogate to Knaresborough is currently expected at 7.55am. Delays have been increasing since 6.30am.
• The 8.18am service Harrogate to Leeds is currently expected at 8.22am.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7am

Roads

• The roads are still looking clear this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout, near to St Mark’s Church.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.
• The 7.41am service Harrogate to Knaresborough is currently expected at 7.53am. Delays have been increasing since 6.30am.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.45am

Roads

• The roads are looking clear this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout, near to St Mark’s Church.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.
• The 7.41am service Harrogate to Knaresborough is currently expected at 7.43am.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.30am

Roads

• The roads are looking clear bright and early this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout, near to St Mark’s Church.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

The Harrogate district recorded another 17 coronavirus cases today.

There were 51 infections on 1 February but the daily total has not exceeded 36 since then and has been consistently lower still in the last week.

It takes the total number of cases since March to 7,059, according to Public Health England statistics.

The seven-day covid rate for the district stands at 98 cases per 100,000 people.

Read more:

• Over 70s in Harrogate district urged to contact NHS for covid vaccine
• EXCLUSIVE: Great Yorkshire Showground can give 1,800 vaccines in a day

The North Yorkshire average is 97 and the national rate is 137.

A further covid death has been reported at Harrogate District Hospital, according to today’s NHS England figures.

The death was recorded on Sunday. It takes the covid death toll at the hospital to 147.

Good morning everyone and thanks for getting involved in this new traffic and travel service for the Harrogate district.

It’s Connor again back on the travel desk from 6.30am. Spotted an accident or a road closure? Send your updates to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

We will keep across the roads and rail lines. If traffic is moving well or it’s at a standstill then we will let you know with our updates every 15 minutes.

Have a lovely day and keep on top of traffic and travel right here on the Stray Ferret.

Full update – 9am

Thanks for getting involved everyone. I am heading over to the news desk now but will be back again tomorrow morning.

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Causing delays of four minutes and increasing.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout and from Knaresborough. Delays of six minutes and increasing.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• Harrogate Road at the junction with the A659, Harewood.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds are expected on time.
• The 9.07am Harrogate to York service is expected at 9.11am.
• The 9.37am Harrogate to Knaresborough service is expected at 9.45am.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.45am

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Causing delays of four minutes and increasing.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout and from Knaresborough. Delays of six minutes and increasing.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• Harrogate Road at the junction with the A659, Harewood.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds are expected on time.
• The 9.07am Harrogate to York service is expected at 9.12am.
• The 9.37am Harrogate to Knaresborough service is expected at 9.45am.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.30am

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Causing delays of nine minutes and increasing.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout and from Knaresborough. Delays of six minutes and increasing.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• Harrogate Road at the junction with the A659, Harewood.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds and York are expected on time.
• The 9.37am Harrogate to Knaresborough service is expected at 9.45am.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.15am

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Quite heavy in both directions.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout and from Knaresborough.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• Harrogate Road at the junction with the A659, Harewood.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds, York and Knaresborough are all expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8am

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• Harrogate Road at the junction with the A659, Harewood.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds, York and Knaresborough are all expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.45am

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate – particularly on the way into the town centre.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds, York and Knaresborough are all expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.30am

Roads

• Congestion is starting the build this morning, particularly from Knaresborough into Harrogate, Leeds Road into Harrogate and on Skipton Road.
• Traffic is building around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds, York and Knaresborough are all expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.15am

Roads

• Congestion is starting the build this morning, particularly in Harrogate
• Traffic is mainly building around construction sites in Harrogate and Knaresborough:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds, York and Knaresborough are all expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7am

Roads

• The roads are still looking clear around the Harrogate district this morning. We have had no reports of road closures or crashes so far.
• Construction sites are already causing congestion in Harrogate and Knaresborough:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds, York and Knaresborough are all expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.45am

Roads

• The roads are still looking clear around the Harrogate district this morning. We have had no reports of road closures or crashes so far.
• Construction sites are already causing congestion in Harrogate and Knaresborough:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.30am

• The roads are looking clear around the Harrogate district this morning. We have had no reports of road closures or crashes so far.
• Construction sites are likely to cause congestion in Harrogate and Knaresborough:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.
• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Good morning and welcome to our new traffic and travel service, designed to keep the Harrogate district moving in a morning.

It’s Connor on the travel desk from 6.30am. Send in any updates you have by sending an email to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

We will keep across the roads and rail lines. If traffic is moving well or it’s at a standstill then we will let you know with our updates every 15 minutes.

Thanks for your interest in our live blog. Have a lovely day and keep on top of traffic and travel right here on the Stray Ferret.

Full update – 9am

Thanks for getting involved this morning. I am now heading over to the news desk for the rest of the day but will be back bright and early tomorrow morning.

Roadworks have been the story of the day. They have been causing delays around the Harrogate district, with a new site being set up this morning at the Leeds Road Roundabout in Harrogate.

• Northern Powergrid is setting up a four-way traffic light system on the Leeds Road Roundabout, which will be in place from today until February 26.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate – Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout – Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall – High Street in Knaresborough.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations. Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.

Full update – 8.45am

As more people start to get onto the roads the traffic is slowing around the Harrogate district. Traffic is slow around construction sites:

• There are new roadworks being set up on the Leeds Road Roundabout this morning. Northern Powergrid is setting up a four-way traffic light system, which will be in place from today until February 26.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate – Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout – Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall – High Street in Knaresborough.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations. Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.

Got any updates to share? Send an email to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

Full update – 8.30am

• The roads look clear, except for congestion caused by construction works.
• Watch out on Skipton Road, Harrogate in particular. It is part-closed due to gas line repairs.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout as well as Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and the High Street in Knaresborough also have ongoing construction works.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district.

Full update – 8.15am

As more people start to get onto the roads the traffic is slowing around the Harrogate district. Traffic is slow around construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate – Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout – Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall – High Street in Knaresborough.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations. Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.

Full update – 8am

Traffic is moving well around the Harrogate district, except for around construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate – Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout – Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall. All have construction ongoing.
• The trains still appear to be running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district. All Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.

Full update – 7.45am

As more people start to get onto the roads the traffic is slowing around the Harrogate district. Traffic is sluggish on Wetherby Road around construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate – Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout – Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall. All have construction ongoing.
• The trains still appear to be running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district. All Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.

Traffic is slow around construction sites. Photo: Inrix

Full update – 7.30am

As more people start to get onto the roads the traffic is slowing around the Harrogate district. Knaresborough Road into Harrogate town centre is slow all the way from Knaresborough. Traffic is also sluggish around construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate – Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout – Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall. All have construction ongoing.
• The trains still appear to be running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district. All Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.

Full update – 7.15am

• The roads look clear, except for congestion caused by construction works.
• Watch out on Skipton Road, Harrogate in particular. It is part-closed due to gas line repairs.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout as well as Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and the High Street in Knaresborough also have ongoing construction works.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district.

Full update – 7am

• The roads appear fairly clear this morning, except for congestion caused by construction works. Watch out for:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Traffic is particularly difficult there.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall.
• The High Street in Knaresborough.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district.

Full update – 6.45am

• The roads are still looking clear this morning, except for congestion caused by construction works around Harrogate’s town centre.
• Watch out on Skipton Road, Harrogate. Traffic is already building up there from both directions.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout as well as Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and the High Street in Knaresborough all have ongoing construction works.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district.

Full update – 6.30am

• The roads are looking clear this morning, except for congestion caused by construction works around Harrogate’s town centre.
• Watch out on Skipton Road, Harrogate. Traffic is already building up there, particularly on the southbound side of the road.
• There are also construction works on Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout as well as on Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and on the High Street in Knaresborough. Those works are all likely to cause delays.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district.

The covid rate of infection in the Harrogate district has fallen below 100 people per 100,000 for the first time since before Christmas.

Public Health England confirmed another 22 cases today, reducing the seven-day average rate of infection to 98.

It has not been this low since December 21.

Rates shot up after Christmas, peaking at 498 on January 7.

The current overall average for North Yorkshire is 101 and the England figure is 148.

Killinghalll and Hampsthwaite is still the sub-district with the most cases, having recorded 22 in the last seven days.

Starbeck is second with 17.

Read more:

• Over 70s in Harrogate district urged to contact NHS for covid vaccine
• Ripon to get its own coronavirus vaccination site

Two sub-districts — Harrogate West and Pannal and Dishthorpe, Baldersby and Markington — have not had any infections in the last seven days.

No further covid deaths at Harrogate District Hospital were reported today.

A further 23 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the Harrogate district.

It takes the total cases since March up to 6,983, according to today’s Public Health England figures.

Meanwhile, the district’s seven-day covid rate stands at 111 per 100,000 people.

Read more:

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• Council chairman rolls up sleeve for covid vaccine
• ‘Really good progress’ as vaccine reaches 175,000 people

The North Yorkshire average is 116, while the England rate is currently 166.

No further deaths have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital.

Watch out this coming week on the Stray Ferret for interviews from the Great Yorkshire Showground vaccine site. 

Over 70s in the Harrogate District who have not been invited for their covid vaccination are being urged to come forward and arrange an appointment.

It comes as the health service is aiming to vaccinate all those in the top four priority groups by February 15.

North Yorkshire health officials have previously said that they were confident of achieving the target.

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• Woman gets first covid vaccine at Ripon racecourse

Amanda Bloor, accountable officer at North Yorkshire CCG, said: 

“Healthcare colleagues across North Yorkshire and York and in the wider Humber, Coast and Vale area have been doing a fantastic job to vaccinate people in the first four priority groups, but we want to ensure that all those who are eligible, have been offered the jab.

“We know that people over 70 and those on the shielded patient list are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. It’s important they come forward if they haven’t had their vaccine yet.

“I urge everyone to check with their parents, grandparents, relatives, neighbours and friends who are 70 years old and over if they have been vaccinated. If they haven’t had the vaccine yet, please help them book an appointment as soon as possible. 

“If you have previously turned down the opportunity to get the vaccine but have changed your mind, please also come forward now. We are determined that nobody should be left behind.

“The vaccine is safe, simple, and will offer you and those around you crucial protection against this virus.”

Those who are eligible for the vaccine can book an appointment through the national booking system at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination.

Those who cannot book online can call a free 119 telephone number, anytime between 7am and 11pm seven days a week. The national system allows patients to pick a convenient location and time.

Health bosses said those who receive a letter from the NHS to book with the national system, but already have an appointment booked with their local GP practice, should ignore the letter and keep the existing appointment.

Vaccinations are currently being offered at the Yorkshire Events Centre, Askham Bar in York and at Elland Road in Leeds.

A further 26 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Harrogate district, according to Public Health England figures.

It takes the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 6,910.

Meanwhile, the district’s seven-day covid rate has fallen to 123 per 100,000 people.

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• Covid vaccines begin at Ripon racecourse

The North Yorkshire average stands at 121, while the England rate is 193.

A further death of a patient who tested positive for coronavirus has been reported at Harrogate District Hospital.

The death was recorded on February 8, according to NHS England figures.

It takes the death toll at the hospital since March to 141.