Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning and happy Tuesday. It’s Suzannah with you again this morning offering frequent travel alerts to try and make your journey as smooth as possible.
I’ll let you know about roadworks, delayed buses 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.
These blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic hotspots:
- Wetherby Road from Kestrel roundabout to Woodlands – five minute delay
- Otley Road coming down past Pannal Ash Road
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Boroughbridge Road near the Kia garage – due to roadworks
Traffic is building here:
- J47 on the A1 (M) coming off at Knaresborough
- Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall
- Around Pannal traffic lights, near Costa Coffee
- Buttersyke Bar roundabout, all entrances
- Otley Road heading to the Oaker Bank junction with the A59
- Ripon city centre
Temporary lights:
- Drury Lane, Pannal
- Wetherby Road, Harrogate
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- York Road, Knaresborough, near chain Lane
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Dallamires Lane, Ripon
Trains
- 9.05 Harrogate to York – two minute delay – 9.07
- 9.23 Harrogate to Leeds – four minute delay – 9.27
- There are no problems on the Harrogate to York, Leeds or Knaresborough lines
Buses
- Buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
- 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

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic hotspots:
- Wetherby Road from Kestrel roundabout to Woodlands – 13 minute delay
- Skipton Road down towards Empress roundabout – 10 minute delay
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck – five minute delay
- Boroughbridge Road near the Kia garage – due to roadworks – six minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- J47 on the A1 (M) coming off at Knaresborough
- Around Pannal traffic lights, near Costa Coffee
- Buttersyke Bar roundabout, all entrances
- Otley Road heading to the Oaker Bank junction with the A59
Road closures:
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Pool Lane, Nun Monkton – road closure
- Arthurs Avenue between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Drury Lane, Pannal
- Wetherby Road, Harrogate
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- York Road, Knaresborough, near chain Lane
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Dallamires Lane, Ripon
Trains
- There are no problems on the Harrogate to York, Leeds or Knaresborough lines
Buses
- Buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
- 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
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road down towards Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Around Pannal traffic lights, near Costa Coffee
- Otley Road heading to the Oaker Bank junction with the A59
- Boroughbridge Road near the Kia garage – due to roadworks
Road closures:
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Pool Lane, Nun Monkton – road closure
- Arthurs Avenue between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Drury Lane, Pannal
- Wetherby Road, Harrogate
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- York Road, Knaresborough, near chain Lane
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Dallamires Lane, Ripon
Trains
- There are no problems on the Harrogate to York, Leeds or Knaresborough lines
Buses
- Buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
- 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
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building in its usual spots around the district, but no major delays yet. Keep an eye on the blog.
Road closures:
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Pool Lane, Nun Monkton – road closure
- Arthurs Avenue between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Drury Lane, Pannal
- Wetherby Road, Harrogate
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- York Road, Knaresborough, near chain Lane
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Dallamires Lane, Ripon
Trains
- There are no problems on the Harrogate to York, Leeds or Knaresborough lines
Buses
- Buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
- 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
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are still looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet.
Road closures:
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Pool Lane, Nun Monkton – road closure
- Arthurs Avenue between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Drury Lane, Pannal
- Wetherby Road, Harrogate
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- York Road, Knaresborough, near chain Lane
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Dallamires Lane, Ripon
Trains
- There are no problems on the Harrogate to York, Leeds or Knaresborough lines
Buses
- Buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
- 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
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet.
Road closures:
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Pool Lane, Nun Monkton – road closure
- Arthurs Avenue between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Drury Lane, Pannal
- Wetherby Road, Harrogate
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- York Road, Knaresborough, near chain Lane
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Dallamires Lane, Ripon
Trains
- There are no problems on the Harrogate to York, Leeds or Knaresborough lines
Buses
- Buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
- 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
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning it’s Suzannah back with you today. I’m here to give you all the road and rail updates you need this morning.
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
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road heading coming from Kestrel roundabout towards Empress – 10 minute delay
- Knaresborough Road up the hill from Knaresborough to Starbeck – seven minute delay
Traffic is building:
- Skipton Road heading down towards the Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road heading south through Killinghall – due to roadworks
- Ripon Road around New Park roundabout – due to roadworks
- Knaresborough high street
- Harrogate Road, from North Rigton, heading onto Buttersyke Bar roundabout
- York Road, both ways, near Boroughbridge
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall
- Harewood
Temporary lights:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- 9.05 train from Harrogate to York – two minute delay – 9.07
- 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

8.30am – Full Update
Traffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road heading down towards the Empress roundabout – six-minute delay
- Wetherby Road heading coming from Kestrel roundabout towards Empress – six-minute delay
Traffic is building:
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Harrogate Road, from North Rigton, heading onto Buttersyke Bar roundabout
- Ripon Road heading south through Killinghall – due to roadworks
- Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall
- Harewood
Temporary lights:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, 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
8am – Full Update
Traffic Hotspots:
- Harewood – six-minute delay
Traffic is building:
- Wetherby Road heading coming from Kestrel roundabout
- Skipton Road heading down towards the Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Harrogate Road, from North Rigton, heading onto Buttersyke Bar roundabout
- Ripon Road heading south through Killinghall – due to roadworks
- Harewood
Temporary lights:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, 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
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are getting busier in the usual spots but no hotspots just yet. If you see any delays or disruption, let me know.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- 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:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- 7.51 train from Harrogate to York – 12 minute delay – 8.03 due to a delayed crew
- 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
7am – Full Update
Roads
The 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
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- 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:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- 7.51 train from Harrogate to York – 9 minute delay – 8.00
- 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
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The 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
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- 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:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- 6.32 train from Harrogate to Leeds – 10 minute delay – 6.42 due to a delayed crew
- 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
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning, it’s Suzannah with you on this wet and windy morning. I’ll have all the road and transport updates for you so keep popping in to stay up-to-date.
The roads and pavements are rather wet this morning, so take care walking and driving.
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
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road towards the Empress roundabout – 12 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road heading past Yorkshire Showground
- Ripon Road at the New Park roundabout heading south into Harrogate
- Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck towards Empress roundabout
- Boroughbridge Road near Bar Lane and the Kia Garage – due to roadworks
- Bond End, Knaresborough, onto the High Street
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – due to roadworks
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Harewood
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- 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
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- 9.05 train from Harrogate to York – two minute delay – 9.07
- All other 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

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road towards the Empress roundabout
- Wetherby Road heading past Yorkshire Showground
- Ripon Road at the New Park roundabout heading south into Harrogate
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck towards Empress roundabout
- Boroughbridge Road near Bar Lane and the Kia Garage – due to roadworks
- Bond End, Knaresborough, onto the High Street
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – due to roadworks
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Harewood
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- 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
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All other 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
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road towards the Empress roundabout
- Wetherby Road heading past Yorkshire Showground
- Ripon Road at the New Park roundabout heading south into Harrogate
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Boroughbridge Road near Bar Lane and the Kia Garage – due to roadworks
- Bond End, Knaresborough, onto the High Street
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – due to roadworks
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Harewood
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- 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
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All other 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
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road towards the Empress roundabout
- Boroughbridge Road near Bar Lane and the Kia Garage – due to roadworks
- Ripon Road at the New Park roundabout heading south into Harrogate
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- 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
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All other 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
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are still looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. If you spot any disruption, give me a call on 01423 276197.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- 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
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, 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
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. If you spot any disruption, give me a call on 01423 276197.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- 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
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- 6.41 train from Harrogate to York – four-minute delay – 6.45
- All other 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
Live: Harrogate District Traffic and TravelGood morning and welcome back to the traffic and travel blog. It’s Leah with you on this rainy Monday morning, hoping to help you avoid any problems by road or rail.
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 it from me this morning, Suzannah will be back with you tomorrow morning with regular updates from 06.30.
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road between junction with Hookstone Chase and Forest Lane – Delays of 9 minutes
- A19 Closed at Great Thirkleby due to an accident
- Knaresborough Road – Delays of 17 minutes
- Skipton Road – Delays of 7 minutes
- York Place – Delays of 7 minutes
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Harlow Moor Drive
- A59 towards Flaxby
- A61, Ripley
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- Hookstone Drive
- York road, Knaresborough
- Hookstone Chase
- Leeds Road towards Prince of Wales roundabout
- Otley Road towards Prince of Wales roundabout
- Cold Bath Road
- Leeds Road at junction with Harrogate Road
- Harrogate Road at junction with Low Skellgate, Ripon
- Westgate, Ripon
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- Trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York are running on time so far this morning.
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.

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road between junction with Hookstone Chase and Forest Lane – Delays of 11 minutes
- A19 Closed at Great Thirkleby due to an accident
- Knaresborough Road – Delays of 10 minutes
- Skipton Road – Delays of 6 minutes
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Harlow Moor Drive
- A59 towards Flaxby
- A61, Ripley
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- Hookstone Drive
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- Trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York are running on time so far this morning.
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.
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road between junction with Hookstone Chase and Forest Lane – Delays of 7 minutes
- A19 Closed at Great Thirkleby due to an accident
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Harlow Moor Drive
- A59 towards Flaxby
- A61, Ripley
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- Knaresborough Road between Forest Lane Head and the Empress roundabout
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- Trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York are running on time so far this morning.
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.
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Harlow Moor Drive
- A59 towards Flaxby
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- Trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York are running on time so far this morning.
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.
7am – Full Update
Roads
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- 07:09 Harrogate to York is due at 07:17
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.
6:30am – Full Update
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- Trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York are running on time so far this morning.
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.
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning, it’s the start of a new week, it’s set to be sunny, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed for smooth journeys across the district. There’s a list of road closures and temporary lights below (including some new ones), so that you can plan ahead.
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
Roads
Otley Road is looking particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road, more details on this here. Thanks to the Stray Ferret reader who sent us this video of the traffic backed up to the Prince of Wales Roundabout:
Traffic is also heavy in a number of other areas this morning:
- Pannal Ash Road, outside Rossett School
- Leeds Road near M&S and nearby Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Wetherby Road (past the show ground) and nearby Hookstone Drive
- Ripon Road past the Co-op petrol station at the temporary lights
- Skipton Road past the Kings Road junction
- Leeds Road through Pannal
- Boroughbridge Road between Ferrensby and Knaresborough
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- A1(M) northbound entry slip and southbound exit slip at Flaxby – closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Wide diversions go through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road –
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Scriven
- A59 York Road, near the Station Road junction
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Clotherholme Road, Bishopton near Ripon
- Minster Road, Ripon, outside the cathedral
Trains
- All services from Harrogate and Knaresborough are on schedule.
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.

8:30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is heavy in a number of areas this morning:
- Otley Road, around Harlow Moor Rad – work starts today on a new cycle route, more details on this here
- Pannal Ash Road, outside Rossett School
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Leeds Road near M&S
- Wetherby Road (past the show ground) and nearby Hookstone Chase
- Ripon Road between Killinghall and the Skipton Road roundabout, and also past the Co-op petrol station at the temporary lights
- Leeds Road through Pannal
- A59 York Road either side of the A1(M)
- Otley Road in Killinghall
- Boroughbridge Road between Ferrensby and Knaresborough
- High Street, Knaresborough – around the Savage Yard junction
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- A1(M) northbound entry slip and southbound exit slip at Flaxby – closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Wide diversions go through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road –
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Scriven
- A59 York Road, near the Station Road junction
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Clotherholme Road, Bishopton near Ripon
- Minster Road, Ripon, outside the cathedral
Trains
- All services from Harrogate and Knaresborough are on schedule.
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.
8am – Full Update
Roads
There are some areas with some traffic delays:
- Otley Road, around Harlow Moor Rad – work starts today on a new cycle route, more details on this here
- Ripon Road, by the temporary lights at the Co-op petrol station
- Skipton Road, around Dragon Parade
- Wetherby Road, past the show ground
- A59 York Road either side of the A1(M)
- Otley Road in Killinghall
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- A1(M) northbound entry slip and southbound exit slip at Flaxby – closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Wide diversions go through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road –
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Scriven
- A59 York Road, near the Station Road junction
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Clotherholme Road, Bishopton near Ripon
- Minster Road, Ripon, outside the cathedral
Trains
- The 08:21 from Knaresborough to Leeds is approximately two minutes late – but is currently due to arrive in Harrogate on time at 08:30.
- All other services from Harrogate and Knaresborough are on schedule.
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.
7:30am – Full Update
Roads
Things are looking relatively clear this morning, but there are some areas with some traffic delays:
- Skipton Road, around Dragon Parade
- Skipton Road, from Hampsthwaite to Kettering
- Oaker Bank from Skipton Road to Penny Pot Lane
- A59 York Road either side of the A1(M)
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- A1(M) northbound entry slip and southbound exit slip at Flaxby – closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Wide diversions go through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road – more details on this here
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Scriven
- A59 York Road, near the Station Road junction
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Clotherholme Road, Bishopton near Ripon
- Minster Road, Ripon, outside the cathedral
Trains
- All services from Harrogate and Knaresborough are on schedule.
- The 07:37 Knaresborough to Leeds train (picking up in Harrogate at 07:46) will have two coaches instead of four.
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.
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking clear this morning, but there are a number of new road closures and temporary lights cropping up for the start of the week.
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- A1(M) northbound entry slip and southbound exit slip at Flaxby – closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Wide diversions go through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road – more details on this here
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Scriven
- A59 York Road, near the Station Road junction
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Clotherholme Road, Bishopton near Ripon
- Minster Road, Ripon, outside the cathedral
Trains
- All services from Harrogate and Knaresborough are on schedule.
- The 07:37 Knaresborough to Leeds train (picking up in Harrogate at 07:46) will have two coaches instead of four.
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.
6:30am – Full Update
Roads
Road closures:
- Leeds Road, outside Marks and Spencer – lane closure
- Rossett Park Road – road closure, plus temporary lights on Leadhall Lane
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Chestnut Grove, the road rear of Chestnut Grove, and Birch Grove, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Lands Lane, Knaresborough – road closure
- A1(M) northbound entry slip and southbound exit slip at Flaxby – closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Wayside Crescent just off Wetherby Road, near Harrogate Town football ground
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Fisher Street, Knaresborough
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Blands Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Scriven
- A59 York Road, near the Station Road junction
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Clotherholme Road, Bishopton near Ripon
- Minster Road, Ripon, outside the cathedral
Trains
- All services from Harrogate and Knaresborough are on schedule.
- The 07:37 Knaresborough to Leeds train (picking up in Harrogate at 07:46) will have two coaches instead of four.
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.
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning and welcome to a rather wet Wednesday. I’ve got all the temporary lights, road closures and traffic hotspots for you today so keep checking in.
The roads are likely to be wet this morning so take care walking or driving.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or your bus or train is delayed.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- A61 heading into Harewood from Leeds – nine-minute delay
- Skipton Road towards Empress roundabout – six-minute delay
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck – seven-minute delay
- Wetherby Road from Woodlands Junction, all exits, to Empress roundabout – 12 minute delay
- Ripon Road near the Co-Op petrol station – due to roadworks – slow traffic
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Knaresborough High Street, both ways
- Pannal traffic lights near BMW Stratstone
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Abbey Road, Knaresborough – road closure
- A6108 Main Street, West Tanfield, to Tanfield Bridge – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Wetherby Road near Harrogate Town grounds
- Ripon Road near Co-Op petrol station
- Skipton Road near the bend for Roberts Crescent
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Leadhall Lane, off Leeds Road, around Rossett Drive
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Boroughbridge Road, heading into Knaresborough, just after Farnham Lane
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- 9.23 service from Harrogate to Leeds – eight-minute delay – 9.31
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellation

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road towards Empress roundabout – seven-minute delay
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck – seven-minute delay
- Wetherby Road from Woodlands Junction, all exits, to Empress roundabout – seven-minute delay
- Ripon Road near the Co-Op petrol station – due to roadworks – slow traffic
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Coming off the A1 (M) onto the A59 for Knaresborough
- Pannal traffic lights near BMW Stratstone
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Abbey Road, Knaresborough – road closure
- A6108 Main Street, West Tanfield, to Tanfield Bridge – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Wetherby Road near Harrogate Town grounds
- Ripon Road near Co-Op petrol station
- Skipton Road near the bend for Roberts Crescent
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Leadhall Lane, off Leeds Road, around Rossett Drive
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Boroughbridge Road, heading into Knaresborough, just after Farnham Lane
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellation
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Skipton Road from New Park roundabout all the way to Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Woodlands junction, Wetherby Road
- Ripon Road near the Co-Op petrol station – due to roadworks
- Coming off the A1 (M) onto the A59 for Knaresborough
- Buttersyke Bar roundabout coming from A658 Huby
- Pannal traffic lights near BMW Stratstone
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Abbey Road, Knaresborough – road closure
- A6108 Main Street, West Tanfield, to Tanfield Bridge – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Wetherby Road near Harrogate Town grounds
- Ripon Road near Co-Op petrol station
- Skipton Road near the bend for Roberts Crescent
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Leadhall Lane, off Leeds Road, around Rossett Drive
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Boroughbridge Road, heading into Knaresborough, just after Farnham Lane
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- 7.51 train Harrogate to York – 15 minute delay – 8.06
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellation
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Skipton Road towards Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Woodlands junction, Wetherby Road
- Ripon Road near the Co-Op petrol station – due to roadworks
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Abbey Road, Knaresborough – road closure
- A6108 Main Street, West Tanfield, to Tanfield Bridge – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Wetherby Road near Harrogate Town grounds
- Ripon Road near Co-Op petrol station
- Skipton Road near the bend for Roberts Crescent
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Leadhall Lane, off Leeds Road, around Rossett Drive
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Boroughbridge Road, heading into Knaresborough, just after Farnham Lane
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- 7.51 train Harrogate to York – 11 minute delay – 8.02
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are still quiet so far this morning, just take care in the rain. It normally gets busier around 7.30am.
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Abbey Road, Knaresborough – road closure
- A6108 Main Street, West Tanfield, to Tanfield Bridge – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Wetherby Road near Harrogate Town grounds
- Ripon Road near Co-Op petrol station
- Skipton Road near the bend for Roberts Crescent
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Leadhall Lane, off Leeds Road, around Rossett Drive
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Boroughbridge Road, heading into Knaresborough, just after Farnham Lane
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- 7.51 train Harrogate to York – eight minute delay – 7.59
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
As usual the roads are pretty quiet this early in the morning, but they normally get busier around 7.30am.
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Abbey Road, Knaresborough – road closure
- A6108 Main Street, West Tanfield, to Tanfield Bridge – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Wetherby Road near Harrogate Town grounds
- Ripon Road near Co-Op petrol station
- Skipton Road near the bend for Roberts Crescent
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Leadhall Lane, off Leeds Road, around Rossett Drive
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Boroughbridge Road, heading into Knaresborough, just after Farnham Lane
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- 6.32 train Harrogate to Leeds – eight minute delay – 6.40
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning and happy Tuesday. I’ve included a list of road closures so make sure you keep an eye to avoid getting stuck and having to turn round.
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
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road from Kestrel roundabout to Empress roundabout – nine minute delay
- Skipton Road heading towards Empress roundabout – five minute delay
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Ripon Road near Co-Op petrol station – due to temporary lights
- Wetherby Road from Kestrel roundabout to Empress roundabout
- Otley Road near Harlow Moor Drive
- Knaresborough Road from the hill to Starbeck
- Bond End, Knaresborough, heading onto the high street
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Ripon Road heading south through Ripley
- Ripon city centre
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Ripon Road near Co-Op petrol station
- Skitpon Road near the bend for Roberts Crescent
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Boroughbridge Road, heading into Knaresborough, just after Farnham Lane
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road heading towards Empress roundabout – six minute delay
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Ripon Road near Co-Op petrol station – due to temporary lights
- Wetherby Road from Kestrel roundabout to Woodlands junction
- Otley Road near Harlow Moor Drive
- Knaresborough Road from the hill to Starbeck
- Bond End, Knaresborough, heading onto the high street
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Ripon Road heading south through Ripley
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Ripon Road near Co-Op petrol station
- Skitpon Road near the bend for Roberts Crescent
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Boroughbridge Road, heading into Knaresborough, just after Farnham Lane
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- 8.30 service Harrogate to Leeds – three minute delay – 8.33
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Skipton Road heading towards Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road near Co-Op petrol station – due to temporary lights
- Wetherby Road from Kestrel roundabout to Woodlands junction
- Knaresborough Road on the hill coming out of Knaresborough
- Bond End, Knaresborough, heading onto the high street
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Ripon Road heading south through Ripley
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Ripon Road near Co-Op petrol station
- Skitpon Road near the bend for Roberts Crescent
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Boroughbridge Road, heading into Knaresborough, just after Farnham Lane
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Skipton Road heading towards Empress roundabout
- New Park roundabout on Ripon Road
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Ripon Road near Co-Op petrol station
- Skitpon Road near the bend for Roberts Crescent
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Boroughbridge Road, heading into Knaresborough, just after Farnham Lane
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are still looking quiet this morning. They tend to get busier around 7.30am, don’t worry I’m here to give you regular updates.
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Ripon Road near Co-Op petrol station
- Skitpon Road near the bend for Roberts Crescent
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Boroughbridge Road, heading into Knaresborough, just after Farnham Lane
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- 7.09 train from Harrogate to York – five minute delay – 7.14
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are pretty quiet so far this morning. They tend to get busier around 7.30am. But don’t worry I’m here to give you regular updates.
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Ripon Road near Co-Op petrol station
- Skitpon Road near the bend for Roberts Crescent
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Boroughbridge Road, heading into Knaresborough, just after Farnham Lane
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning and welcome to a new week. I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. The morning blogs are back with all the travel updates you need to have a smooth journey.
It’s Suzannah with you this morning, so give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media and let me know what’s going on.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That’s it from me today, I’ll be back again tomorrow morning.
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road at the Woodlands junction – 10 minute delay
- Knaresborough Road towards Empress roundabout – six minute delay
- Ripon Road heading south around New Park roundabout to Co-op petrol station – slow traffic
- Skipton Road towards Empress roundabout – slow traffic
Traffic is building here:
- Leeds Road junction near M&S Food Hall
- Pannal Ash Road, Harrogate
- Hookstone Drive, Harrogate
- Bond End, Knaresborough, heading onto the roundabout
- Ripon Road heading north through Ripley
- Pannal traffic lights near BMW Stratstone
- Ripon city centre
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Ripon Road near McCarthy’s Storage, Harrogate
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Park Row, Knaresborough
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Ripon Road heading south around New Park roundabout to Co-op petrol station – six minute delay
- Skipton Road towards Empress roundabout – six minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Leeds Road junction near M&S Food Hall
- Pannal Ash Road
- Wetherby Road at the Woodlands junction
- Bond End, Knaresborough, heading onto the roundabout
- Ripon Road heading north through Ripley
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Ripon Road near McCarthy’s Storage, Harrogate
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Park Row, Knaresborough
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- 8.30 train from Harrogate to Leeds – three minute delay – 8.33
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building here:
- New Park roundabout due to temporary lights
- Skipton Road towards Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Wetherby Road at the Woodlands junction
- Ripon Road heading north through Ripley
- New Park roundabout due to roadworks
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Ripon Road near McCarthy’s Storage, Harrogate
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Park Row, Knaresborough
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building in the usual spots around Harrogate town centre and elsewhere but no hotspots areas are showing just yet.
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Ripon Road near McCarthy’s Storage, Harrogate
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Park Row, Knaresborough
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is still looking steady with no hotspots areas just yet.
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Ripon Road near McCarthy’s Storage, Harrogate
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Park Row, Knaresborough
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are quiet so far this morning but areas tend to get busier from 7.30am. I’ll keep you informed on the usual traffic hotspots as well as any other areas to watch out for.
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck, near Henshaws College – road closure
- Whitley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Ripon Road, through Killinghall
- Ripon Road near McCarthy’s Storage, Harrogate
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Park Row, Knaresborough
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
Live: Harrogate District traffic and travelGood morning it’s Friday and that makes me very happy, although I wish the nice weather had stuck around.
It’s Suzannah on traffic and travel duty today, do you have any updates for me? Give me a call on 01423 276197.
It looks like it’ll rain throughout the day in parts so stay safe on the roads.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group and aim to give you a smooth journey.
9am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road at the Woodlands Junction – 10 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Leeds Road traffic lights near M&S Food Hall
- Skipton Road from New Park to Empress roundabout
- Otley Road, both ways, around the works at Harlow Moor Drive
- Knaresborough Road heading down through Starbeck
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Bond End, Knaresborough, heading onto the high street
- Ripon city centre
- Leyburn Road, Masham
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Jenny Field Drive
- Cold Bath Road
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- 9.05 train from Harrogate to York – three minute delay – 9.08
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road at the Woodlands Junction
- Skipton Road from New Park to Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough Road heading down through Starbeck
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Bond End, Knaresborough, heading onto the high street
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Jenny Field Drive
- Cold Bath Road
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- 8.30 train from Harrogate to Leeds – three minute delay – 8.33
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road at the Woodlands Junction
- Skipton Road heading towards Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough Road heading down through Starbeck
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Jenny Field Drive
- Cold Bath Road
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- 8.30 train from Harrogate to Leeds – three minute delay – 8.33
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is beginning to get a little busier in its usual spots but no hotspots yet. Yesterday Knaresborough Road coming out of Knaresborough into Starbeck caused queues so keep an eye.
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Jenny Field Drive
- Cold Bath Road
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are still looking quiet this morning but with now most schools are back in full swing they will get busier. Keep checking the blog.
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Jenny Field Drive
- Cold Bath Road
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are quiet so far this morning but with now most schools are back in full swing they will get busier. Keep checking the blog.
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
- A59 Flaxby
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning, who’s going to make the most of today’s sun? I definitely will be this afternoon.
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9am – Full Update
That’s it from me today, Leah is back with you in the morning.
It’s set to be a lovely day today so I hope you get to enjoy it.
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Knaresborough Road from the golf club to Empress roundabout
- Wetherby Road from Kestrel roundabout to Empress roundabout
- Leeds Road near Almsford Avenue – due to roadwoks
- Otley Road around Pannal Ash Road
Traffic is building here:
- Otley Road around Pannal Ash Road
- Ripon Road heading down over New park roundabout into Harrogate town centre
- Knaresborough Road heading towards Empress roundabout from Forest Lane
- B6165 heading down through Wilsill from Glasshouses
- Pannal traffic lights near BMW Stratstone
- Bond End, Knaresborough onto the high street
Road closures:
- Pot Bridge, Beckwithshaw
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road at New Park roundabout
- Ripley Road near Bond End
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Pannal Ash Road near Rossett Acre Primary School
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road heading towards the Empress roundabout
- Wetherby Road at the Woodlands junction
- Ripon Road heading down over New park roundabout into Harrogate town centre
- Knaresborough Road heading towards Empress roundabout from Forest Lane
- B6165 heading down through Wilsill from Glasshouses
- Pannal traffic lights near BMW Stratstone
- Bond End, Knaresborough onto the high street
Road closures:
- Pot Bridge, Beckwithshaw
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road at New Park roundabout
- Ripley Road near Bond End
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Pannal Ash Road near Rossett Acre Primary School
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road heading towards the Empress roundabout
- Wetherby Road at the Woodlands junction
- Skipton Road heading from Kettlesing to Harrogate
- Ripon Road heading down through Ripley
- B6165 heading down through Wilsill from Glasshouses
- Pannal traffic lights near BMW Stratstone
Road closures:
- Pot Bridge, Beckwithshaw
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road at New Park roundabout
- Ripley Road near Bond End
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Pannal Ash Road near Rossett Acre Primary School
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road heading towards the Empress roundabout
Road closures:
- Pot Bridge, Beckwithshaw
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road at New Park roundabout
- Ripley Road near Bond End
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Pannal Ash Road near Rossett Acre Primary School
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
It’s still quiet on the roads this morning with not traffic hotspots to report yet. Keep an eye on the blog throughout the morning for updates.
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road at New Park roundabout
- Ripley Road near Bond End
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Pannal Ash Road near Rossett Acre Primary School
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are quiet so far this morning but with some schools returning the roads will get busier. Keep an eye on the blog to see how it goes today.
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Roomer Lane, Masham to Long Swales Lane, Kirkby Malzeard – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Ripley Road near Bond End
- Leeds Road near junction with Almsford Avenue
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Clotherholme Road, Ripon, near Outwood Academy
- Leyburn Road, Masham, near Co-Op
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations