Stray Views: Stop this Wetherby Road traffic madness!

Stray Views is a weekly column giving you the chance to have your say on issues affecting the Harrogate district. It is an opinion column and does not reflect the views of the Stray Ferret. See below for details on how to contribute.

Wetherby Road recycling queue is dangerous

Again today, I found that travelling south on Wetherby Road, beyond Hookstone, was compromised by cars queuing to access the waste site.
Vehicles queuing on a main arterial road is dangerous, to say the least. The volume of traffic along that road means that any obstruction creates long tailbacks very quickly.
Reduced access to the waste site through reduced spaces for cars within the site, and an intimidating audit now being taken of each driver before they are allowed to drop their waste, has exacerbated the queuing problem.
This congestion is cause for concern, as frustrated drivers are moving into the middle of the road to avoid the queue, which is endangering drivers coming into Harrogate, not to mention the increased pollution being generated in an already highly polluted area.

Nick Bentley, Knaresborough

Council pay rises would be a joke

Your piece on Harrogate Borough Council pay rises is an insult to the people who live in the town.

Harrogate Borough Council is the worst council for spending money on its ‘vanity project’ council buildings. It is a joke.

The council ignores important issues that its council tax payers have. The people sitting in their ivory tower don’t deserve anything.

Susan Mitchell, Harrogate

Stop these proposed changes to Harrogate

My husband and I enjoy the articles from the Stray Ferret: they are accurate, to the point, and echo the views of people like myself who have lived most of my life within a five-to-seven mile radius of Harrogate town centre.

We have, nevertheless, travelled abroad many times during our 52 years of married life living in close proximity to this lovely town. Some of the proposed changes to the town are just not appropriate – if only Councillor Mackenzie would listen to the views of residents of Harrogate and its outskirts. Surely, the government cannot allow them to go ahead?

Pat Perry, Kirkby Overblow

The great rewilding debate: grass-cutting or cost-cutting?

I love the long and lovely wild verges – they don’t need to be cut at all, except at junctions to let drivers exit side roads safely.

Helen Barclay, Harrogate

Do you really believe that this is anything to do with being eco friendly? It’s about cost-cutting.

The grass verges where l live are prime dumping ground for dog excrement. The verges are unsightly and the result looks like we live in a dump.

Jen Dent, Harrogate

I love the council’s efforts to allow biodiversity to gain ground on the Stray! Keep it up!

Ann Broderick, Harrogate

Deliberately planting colourful wildflowers brings the Stray to life. Looks fabulous.

Leaving roadside verges uncut and scruffy is just another lazy wheeze to short-change council taxpayers.

If you park your car next to them you get wet trying to get into your car in the morning. Several residents on Coppice Drive have taken the obvious action.

Tim Emmott, Harrogate

Wild verges looks amazing, nature always needs more help these days.

Perhaps a few wildflower seeds added will give it a lift for those who think it is just a scruffy look.

Encouraging wildlife in the centre of town is is very uplifting.

Jen Mackay, Harrogate

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Live: Harrogate traffic and travel

Good morning and welcome back, it’s Leah with you this morning with updates every 15 minutes on the road and rail links.

Temporary traffic lights, train delays and traffic hotspots are all included in our blogs, brought to you by The HACS Group.

If you are experiencing delays, and it is safe to do so, please let us know or social media or call 01423 276197.

9am – Full Update

That is it from me today, Suzannah will be back with you on Monday morning from 06:30 with updates every 15 minutes. Have a lovely weekend.

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A charity cycle ride covering 50 miles of North Yorkshire will cause numerous road closures in Nidderdale on Today.

The race, called On Yer Bike, will snake from Kettlewell to Pool-in-Wharfedale and will mean rolling road closures throughout the day.

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8.45am – Full Update

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Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Knaresborough centres this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

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A charity cycle ride covering 50 miles of North Yorkshire will cause numerous road closures in Nidderdale on Today.

The race, called On Yer Bike, will snake from Kettlewell to Pool-in-Wharfedale and will mean rolling road closures throughout the day.

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8.30am – Full Update

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Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Knaresborough centres this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

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A charity cycle ride covering 50 miles of North Yorkshire will cause numerous road closures in Nidderdale on Today.

The race, called On Yer Bike, will snake from Kettlewell to Pool-in-Wharfedale and will mean rolling road closures throughout the day.

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8.15am – Full Update

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Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Knaresborough centres this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

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A charity cycle ride covering 50 miles of North Yorkshire will cause numerous road closures in Nidderdale on Today.

The race, called On Yer Bike, will snake from Kettlewell to Pool-in-Wharfedale and will mean rolling road closures throughout the day.

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8am – Full Update

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Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Knaresborough centres this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

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Traffic is building in these areas:

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

A charity cycle ride covering 50 miles of North Yorkshire will cause numerous road closures in Nidderdale on Today.

The race, called On Yer Bike, will snake from Kettlewell to Pool-in-Wharfedale and will mean rolling road closures throughout the day.

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7.45am – Full Update

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Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Knaresborough centres this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

Traffic is building in these areas:

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

A charity cycle ride covering 50 miles of North Yorkshire will cause numerous road closures in Nidderdale on Today.

The race, called On Yer Bike, will snake from Kettlewell to Pool-in-Wharfedale and will mean rolling road closures throughout the day.

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7.30am – Full Update

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Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Knaresborough centres this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

Traffic is building in these areas:

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

A charity cycle ride covering 50 miles of North Yorkshire will cause numerous road closures in Nidderdale on Today.

The race, called On Yer Bike, will snake from Kettlewell to Pool-in-Wharfedale and will mean rolling road closures throughout the day.

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7.15am – Full Update

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The roads are looking clear so far this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

A charity cycle ride covering 50 miles of North Yorkshire will cause numerous road closures in Nidderdale on Today.

The race, called On Yer Bike, will snake from Kettlewell to Pool-in-Wharfedale and will mean rolling road closures throughout the day.

Trains

Buses

 

7am – Full Update

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The roads are looking clear so far this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

A charity cycle ride covering 50 miles of North Yorkshire will cause numerous road closures in Nidderdale on Today.

The race, called On Yer Bike, will snake from Kettlewell to Pool-in-Wharfedale and will mean rolling road closures throughout the day.

Trains

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6.45am – Full Update

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The roads are looking clear so far this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

A charity cycle ride covering 50 miles of North Yorkshire will cause numerous road closures in Nidderdale on Today.

The race, called On Yer Bike, will snake from Kettlewell to Pool-in-Wharfedale and will mean rolling road closures throughout the day.

Trains

Buses

 

6.30am – Full Update

Roads

The roads are looking clear so far this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

A charity cycle ride covering 50 miles of North Yorkshire will cause numerous road closures in Nidderdale on Today.

The race, called On Yer Bike, will snake from Kettlewell to Pool-in-Wharfedale and will mean rolling road closures throughout the day.

Trains

Buses

 

Live: Harrogate district traffic and travel

Good morning and welcome back, it’s Connor with you this morning with updates every 15 minutes on the road and rail links.

Temporary traffic lights, train delays and traffic hotspots are all included in our blogs, brought to you by The HACS Group.

If you are experiencing delays, and it is safe to do so, please let us know or social media or call 01423 276197.

9am – Full Update

That is all from me today. I will be back tomorrow morning from 6.30am with all of your traffic and travel updates. Have a good day.

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The roads are just starting to become quite busy this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

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8.15am – Full Update

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8am – Full Update

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The roads are just starting to become quite busy this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

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The roads are just starting to become quite busy this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

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7.30am – Full Update

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The roads are looking clear so far this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

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7am – Full Update

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6.45am – Full Update

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Live: Harrogate traffic and travel

Good morning and happy Friday, I’m back this morning with updates every 15 minutes on the road and rail links you rely on in the morning.

It’s Leah with you today.

Temporary traffic lights, train delays and traffic hotspots are all included in our blogs, brought to you by The HACS Group.

If you are experiencing delays, and it is safe to do so, please let us know or social media or call 01423 276197.

9am – Full Update

That’s it from me this morning, I will be back with you from 6.30 on Monday, with updates every 25 minutes.

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8.45am – Full Update

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8.30am – Full Update

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8.15am – Full Update

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8am – Full Update

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7.30am – Full Update

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7.15am – Full Update

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The roads are looking clear so far this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

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7am – Full Update

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The roads are looking clear so far this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

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6.45am – Full Update

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The roads are looking clear so far this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

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6.30am – Full Update

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Live: Harrogate traffic and travel

Good morning and happy Thursday, I’m back this morning with updates every 15 minutes on the road and rail links you rely on in the morning.

It’s Suzannah with you today.

Temporary traffic lights, train delays and traffic hotspots are all included in our blogs, brought to you by The HACS Group.

If you are experiencing delays, and it is safe to do so, please let us know or social media or call 01423 276197.

9am – Full Update 

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That’s it from me today. Leah will be with you tomorrow.

One of our reporters is at the scene of the police incident on Woodfield Road, keep checking the site for further updates.

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The roads are looking clear so far this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

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7am – Full Update 

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The roads continue to look clear this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

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6.45am – Full Update 

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The roads are still looking clear so far this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

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The roads are looking clear so far this morning, keep checking back for today’s traffic hotpots.

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Live: Harrogate traffic and travel

Good morning, it’s Suzannah here with you again today bringing you updates every 15 minutes on the travel conditions near you.

Temporary traffic lights, train delays and traffic hotspots are all included in our blogs, brought to you by The HACS Group.

If you are experiencing delays, and it is safe to do so, please let us know or social media or call 01423 276197.

9am – Full Update 

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7am – Full Update 

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The roads are still looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots to report yet.

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6.45am – Full Update 

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The roads are still looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots to report yet.

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The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots to report yet.

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Get set for delays on Ripon bypass

Essential maintenance work on Ripon’s Duchess of Kent bridge is scheduled to start on June 28 and take two weeks.

The bridge, crossing the River Ure, is part of the city’s bypass. It was officially opened by the Yorkshire-born duchess in March 1996.

The arterial road carries traffic around the city, avoiding Ripon’s ancient streets. It is a key route to the A1 and A1M

Advance warning signs are being put in place this week to advise drivers of likely delays.

Councillor Mike Chambers, North Yorkshire County Council’s member for Ripon North, said:

“The maintenance to this well-used bridge will involve replacing the expansion joints and surfacing works to remove the depressions at each end of the bridge.

“The work will be carried out overnight to minimise disruption as much as possible. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.”

Photo of the Duchess of Kent Bridge

Work on the bridge will be carried out between 6pm and 6am over a two-week period.

The work will take place from 6pm to 6am using four-way traffic lights and is scheduled to finish on July 10.

At the northern end of the bridge is a roundabout with exits for Ripon city centre and Copt Hewick.

The lights will be removed before rush hour each day to reduce inconvenience to road users.

The council said it was notifying nearby residents directly affected by the roadworks.

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Live: Harrogate traffic and travel

Good morning, it’s Suzannah back with you this morning giving you the travel updates for the roads near you this morning.

Our live blog, brought to you by The HACS Group, will give you up-to-date information on traffic hotspots and roadworks which could be causing delays today. I’ll also let you know about any bus or train delays.

If it is safe, please get in touch on our social media channels or call me on 01423 276197 if you experience any delays.

9am – Full Update 

That’s it from me today, I’ll beck again tomorrow morning from 6.30am.

Have a lovely day and enjoy the sun.

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8am – Full Update 

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7am – Full Update

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The roads in and around the Harrogate district continue to look clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots to report yet.

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6.45am – Full Update 

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The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots to report yet.

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The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots to report yet.

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Live: Harrogate traffic and travel

Good morning, it’s Leah with you this morning giving you updates every 15 minutes on the road and rail links near you.

Our live blog, brought to you by The HACS Group, will give you up-to-date information on traffic hotspots or where it may be building and the temporary lights in place. We also keep an eye on any bus or train delays.

If it is safe, please get in touch on our social media channels or call me on 01423 276197 if you experience any delays.

9am – Full Update 

That’s it from me this morning, Suzannah will be back with you tomorrow from 6.30am with updates every 15 minutes. Have a lovely day!

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8.45am – Full Update 

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8.30am – Full Update 

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8.15am – Full Update 

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8am – Full Update 

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7.45am – Full Update 

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7.30am – Full Update 

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7.15am – Full Update 

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The district’s roads are looking clear so far this morning, keep checking for today’s traffic hotspots.

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7am – Full Update 

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The district’s roads are looking clear so far this morning, keep checking for today’s traffic hotspots.

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6.45am – Full Update 

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The district’s roads are looking clear so far this morning, keep checking for today’s traffic hotspots.

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6.30am – Full Update 

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The district’s roads are looking clear so far this morning, keep checking for today’s traffic hotspots.

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Knaresborough roadworks cause chaos all day

Roadworks near the Bond End roundabout in Knaresborough have caused delays all day, with some commuters stuck in traffic for more than 15 minutes.

Temporary lights are in place at the bottom of the high street, near Bond End, due to telecoms works.

These lights have caused slow traffic flow along Ripley Road and Boroughbridge Road throughout the day heading towards the town’s high street.

The congestion even forced some drivers, coming from Ripley, to turn around rather than continue to sit and wait.

This afternoon’s rush hour is set to be no different, with similar levels of traffic and delays expected.

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