People are being invited to comment on designs for three schemes to enhance walking and cycling in Harrogate and Knaresborough.

North Yorkshire County Council has received £1,011,750 from the Department for Transport’s Active Travel Fund for four schemes in the country, three of which are in the Harrogate district.

The Harrogate schemes are:

• A59 (Harrogate Road, Knaresborough) between Badger Mount and Maple Close;
• Oatlands Drive between Hookstone Road and Knaresborough Road;
• Victoria Avenue near the County Court, between the A61 (West Park) and Station Parade.

Following the first phase of consultation, North Yorkshire County Council removed a controversial one-way system for the Oatlands Drive scheme. It has been replaced with a 20 mph zone and traffic calming measures in the nearby Saints area.

NYCC says the results of the consultation will be used to develop the draft designs further before a decision is made on which schemes to progress.

Here is a look at the proposals:

Oatlands Drive

• A 20mph zone would be created from Hookstone Drive to York Place.
• Only bicycles would be allowed to enter St Hilda’s Road from Oatlands Drive.
• Motorists would be able to enter St Winifred’s Drive from Oatlands Drive but not exit. Anyone leaving would need to travel via St Hilda’s Road.
• New junction improvements would be created on Hookstone Drive and York Place.

A59 (Harrogate Road, Knaresborough)

• Two 1.5m cycle lanes would be created, which would be separated from the rest of the road by a double white line.
• The speed limit between Badger Mount and Maple Close would be reduced from 50mph to 40mph.
• Centre traffic islands would be removed.
• A crossing near Harrogate Golf Club would be improved for pedestrians and cyclists.

Read more:

• Half of responses ‘strongly oppose’ Oatlands Drive plan
• 1,000 sign petition calling for Oatlands cycling plans to be scrapped

Victoria Avenue, Harrogate

• 1.5m cycle lanes would be created on both sides of the road.
• New pedestrian and cycle crossings would be created.
• Modifications would be made on the West Park and Station Parade junctions.
• A possible staggered zebra crossing and floating bus stop would be created.

County Councillor Don Mackenzie, executive member for access, said:

“We thank all those residents who took part in the first round of consultation on the outline proposals for these four schemes.

“We have listened to that and are trying to reach a broad consensus about the measures we put in place, given that these directly affect people’s movements and their property.

“We think we can come up with something that addresses most of the concerns raised, but that still provides significant benefits for people who are cycling and walking.

“We encourage residents to take part in this latest consultation. Your views are important to us and they will help shape the final designs of these four schemes.”

You can take part in the consultation, which ends on April 12, here. 

Good morning everyone, I’m back again on this Tuesday morning covering all the road and rail links near to you.

These 15 minutes updates are brought to you by The HACS Group to keep the Harrogate district moving.

As always, if you have any updates for me feel free to get in touch on social media or via contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

Have a great day.

9am – Full Update 

Roads

• Station Parade, southbound, between Knox Mill Lane and Victoria Avenue – eight minute delays

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, from Bilton Grange school to the Empress roundabout
• Hookstone Drive and Hookstone Chase heading towards Wetherby Road
• Leeds Road at the traffic lights for M&S Harrogate
• Ripon Road near Jennyfield
• Otley Road heading out of Killinghall
• Bond End roundabout, Knaresborough, heading onto High Street

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains 

Planned works are taking place between Leeds and York, affecting the Harrogate line,, from 5am today until 7am Friday March 26. No delays reported yet.

• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.45am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Empress roundabout coming from Wetherby Road – eight minute delays
• Knaresborough Road near Granby Road – six minute delays 

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, from Bilton Grange school to the Empress roundabout
• Hookstone Drive and Hookstone Chase heading towards Wetherby Road
• Leeds Road at the traffic lights for M&S Harrogate
• Cold Bath Road
• Ripon Road near Jennyfield
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Starbeck High Street
• Ripon city centre, particularly around Park Road
• Bond End roundabout, Knaresborough, heading onto High Street

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

Planned works are taking place between Leeds and York, affecting the Harrogate line,, from 5am today until 7am Friday March 26. No delays reported yet.

• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.30am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, from Grove Road to Claro Road, Harrogate
• Kestrel roundabout leading onto Wetherby Road
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 towards North Rigton
• Green Lane and Yew Tree Lane, around Ashville College
• York Place, Harrogate
• Ripon Road, around the New Park roundabout
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Bond End roundabout, Knaresborough, heading onto High Street

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

Planned works are taking place between Leeds and York, affecting the Harrogate line,, from 5am today until 7am Friday March 26. No delays reported yet.

• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.15am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, from Grove Road to Claro Road, Harrogate
• Kestrel roundabout leading onto Wetherby Road
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 towards North Rigton
• Leeds Road at the traffic lights for M&S Harrogate
• Bond End leading onto High Street, Knaresborough

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

Planned works are taking place between Leeds and York, affecting the Harrogate line,, from 5am today until 7am Friday March 26. No delays reported yet.

• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, near Grove Road, Harrogate
• Kestrel roundabout leading onto Wetherby Road
• Penny Pot Lane at the turning for Oaker Bank, Harrogate
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Bond End leading onto High Street, Knaresborough

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

Planned works are taking place between Leeds and York, affecting the Harrogate line,, from 5am today until 7am Friday March 26. No delays reported yet.

• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.45am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly the exit on the A658 towards North Rigton
• King’s Road, around Royal Hall, Harrogate
• Skipton Road, near Grove Road, Harrogate
• Leeds Road at the traffic lights for M&S Harrogate
• Harrogate Road leading into Bond End, Knaresborough
• Ripon Bypass going over Fishergreen
• Ripon city centre, particularly around North Road
• Kestrel roundabout coming from the A661

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

Planned works are taking place between Leeds and York, affecting the Harrogate line,, from 5am today until 7am Friday March 26. No delays reported yet.

• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.30am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly the exit on the A658 towards North Rigton
• Otley Road, between Harlow Moor Road and Pannal Ash Road, due to roadworks
• Skipton Road, near Grove Road, Harrogate
• Bond End, Knaresborough
• Ripon city centre, particularly around North Road

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

Planned works are taking place between Leeds and York, affecting the Harrogate line,, from 5am today until 7am Friday March 26.

• The 7.23 service from Harrogate to Leeds has been delayed by two minutes.
• Other services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses 

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

7.15am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Otley Road, between Harlow Moor Road and Pannal Ash Road, due to roadworks
• Forest Moor Road and Hookstone Chase, heading towards Wetherby Road
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly the exit on the A658 towards North Rigton

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

Planned works are taking place between Leeds and York, affecting the Harrogate line,, from 5am today until 7am Friday March 26. No delays reported yet.

• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Ripon Road near Jennyfield
• Otley Road, between Harlow Moor Road and Pannal Ash Road, due to roadworks
• Kestrel roundabout, Harrogate

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

Planned works are taking place between Leeds and York, affecting the Harrogate line,, from 5am today until 7am Friday March 26. No delays reported yet.

• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

6.45am – Full Update

Roads

The roads are looking clear so far this morning.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

Planned works are taking place between Leeds and York, affecting the Harrogate line,, from 5am today until 7am Friday March 26. No delays reported yet.

• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

6.30am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are looking clear so far this morning.

Be aware there is a road closure on Storiths Lane both ways from the A59 to Barden Bridge, near Bolton Abbey, after a landslip made it impassable.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

Planned works are taking place between Leeds and York, affecting the Harrogate line,, from 5am today until 7am Friday March 26. No delays reported yet.

• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

Good morning everyone and welcome to a new week. The Stray Ferret is back again giving updates every 15 minutes on the road and rail links near you.

It’s Suzannah with you this week. Please get in touch and let me know what’s happening near you, via contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

Brought to you by The HACS Group, this live blog is to keep the Harrogate district moving in the mornings.

Have a lovely day.

Full Update – 9am 

That’s it from me today. I’ll be back again tomorrow morning from 6.30am.

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate – 15 minute delays

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Wetherby Road
• York Place, Harrogate
• Knaresborough Road leaving Empress roundabout due to roadworks
• High Street, Knaresborough
• Harewood
• Pannal

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

• The 9.07 service from Harrogate to Leeds is delayed by three minutes and will be formed of two coaches instead of three.
• Other services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 8.45am 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Wetherby Road
• York Place, Harrogate
• Ripon Road near to Jennyfield
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, at the M&S Harrogate
• Yew Tree Lane and Green Lane near Ashville College
• Ripon Road around Killinghall and Ripley
• Ripon city centre around Low Skellgate
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly the exit on the A658 towards North Rigton

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains 

• The 9.07 service from Harrogate to Leeds is delayed by three minutes and will be formed of two coaches instead of three.
• Other services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 8.30am 

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate – six minute delays

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Wetherby Road
• Ripon Road near to Jennyfield
• Leeds Road, Harrogate
• Bond End, Knaresborough
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly the exit on the A658 towards North Rigton
• Ripon Road heading in to Ripley

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains 

• The 8.30 service from Harrogate to Leeds is delayed by two minutes.
• The 9.07 service from Harrogate to Leeds will be formed of two coaches instead of three.

Buses

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

Full Update – 8.15am 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Wetherby Road
• High Street, near Spofforth
• Leeds Road, Harrogate
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly the exit on the A658 towards North Rigton
• Skipton Road, Harrogate
• York Road, Knaresborough
• Bond End, Knaresborough
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

• The 9.07 service from Harrogate to Leeds will be formed of two coaches instead of three.
• The 8.30 service from Harrogate to Leeds is delayed by two minutes.

Buses

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

Full Update – 8am

Roads

Traffic hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, past New Park roundabout – six minute delays

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Wetherby Road
• Ripon Road and King’s Road near Royal Hall
• Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Road, due to roadworks
• Starbeck High Street
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly the exit on the A658 towards North Rigton

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

• The 9.07 service from Harrogate to Leeds will be formed of two coaches instead of three.
• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 7.45am 

Roads

Traffic hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, past New Park roundabout – six minute delays

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Grimbald Crag Way, Knaresborough, near Aspin Park school
• Wetherby Road near Kestrel roundabout
• Ripon Road and King’s Road near Royal Hall
• Low Skellgate, Ripon
• Harewood

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

• The 9.07 service from Harrogate to Leeds will be formed of two coaches instead of three.
• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 7.30am

Roads

Traffic hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, past New Park roundabout – six minute delays

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Grimbald Crag Way, Knaresborough, near Aspin Park school
• Harewood
• B6265 Boroughbridge Road heading over the River Ure out of Ripon
• Hookstone Chase, Harrogate
• High Street, near Spofforth

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 7.15am 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate
• Wetherby Road
• Grimbald Crag Way, Knaresborough, near Aspin Park school

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

• The 07.23 service from Harrogate to Leeds will be formed of two coaches instead of three.
• Other services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 7am

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

• The 07.23 service from Harrogate to Leeds will be formed of two coaches instead of three.
• Other services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 6.45am 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• B6265 Blazefield Bank near Pateley Bridge

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

• The 07.23 service from Harrogate to Leeds will be formed of two coaches instead of three.
• Other services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 6.30am 

Roads

Roads are looking ok so far this morning, no traffic hotspots as of yet.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout and Granby Road
• High Street, Knaresborough, near Station Road

Trains

• The 07.23 service from Harrogate to Leeds will be formed of two coaches instead of three.
• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

North Yorkshire County Council has today dropped controversial plans to make Oatlands Drive in Harrogate one-way.

Cllr Don Mackenzie, executive member for access, told a Harrogate and Knaresborough Area Committee that the authority will not pursue the proposal.

Instead, a 20 mile per hour zone will be included in plans from next week.

The one-way proposal proved controversial, with 57% of respondents to an initial county council consultation opposing the proposal.

Cllr Mackenzie told the committee today:

“We decided, and I hope this committee agrees with that decision, that in the overwhelming view of local residents and that of the local elected member, that we should drop that option.

“Therefore, with effect from next Monday when the detailed consultation starts, we will be presenting a detailed design which does not include one-way working.

“It will include, however, a proposal to make the whole area on Oatlands Drive from York Place to Hookstone Road and all the saints residential area a 20 mile per hour zone in order to slow traffic down and bring about an element of safety for walkers and cyclists.”

Cllr Mackenzie added that the council will also look to improve the toucan crossing on York Place, building platforms at crossings at Slingsby Walk and outside St Aidans school.

Traffic filters will also be proposed for St Hilda’s Road and St Winifred’s Road.

Read more:

• Half of responses ‘strongly oppose’ Oatlands Drive plan
• 1,000 sign petition calling for Oatlands cycling plans to be scrapped

Good morning and welcome back to our live updates on traffic and travel for the Harrogate district.

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

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

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

9am – Full Update 

That is all from me this morning. Thanks again for checking out of traffic and travel blog. Do get involved if you have any updates we may have missed – it helps others to avoid problems. I am heading over to the news desk now but will be back from 6.30am tomorrow.

Roads

Traffic hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road – ongoing construction works causing delays of 12 minutes
  
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive causing delays of eight minutes

Traffic building in the area:

• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works 

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.45am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road – ongoing construction works causing delays of 12 minutes
  
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive causing delays of eight minutes

Traffic building in the area:

• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works 

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.30am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road – ongoing construction works 
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive

Traffic building in the area:

• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works 

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.15am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road – ongoing construction works 
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive

Traffic building in the area:

• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works 

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road – ongoing construction works 
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive

Traffic building in the area:

• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works 

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.45am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road – ongoing construction works 
• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works 
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.30am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road – ongoing construction works 
• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works 
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.15am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road
• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works 

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service is now expected on time after earlier problems

Buses

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

7am – Full Update 

Roads

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road.
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough  routes look to be on time this morning.
• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service is now expected on time after earlier problems

Buses

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

6.45am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads look clear so far this morning but there are some areas likely to cause delays later on.

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road.
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough  routes look to be on time this morning.
• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service is now expected on time after earlier problems

Buses

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

6.30am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads look clear so far this morning but there are some areas likely to cause delays later on.

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road.
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York and Knaresborough  routes look to be on time this morning.
• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service has been delayed. There currently is no time scale for the delay.

Buses

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

Good morning and welcome back to our live updates on traffic and travel in the Harrogate district.

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

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

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

9am – Full Update 

Another morning of live traffic has come to a close. We hope you find this service helpful. Do let us know if you have any updates we may have missed and see you again bright and early from 6.30am tomorrow.

Roads

Congestion is heavy in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road.
• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works. Delays of eight minutes.
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive. Delays of eight minutes.

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.45am – Full Update 

Roads

Congestion is heavy in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road.
• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works. Delays of eight minutes.
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive. Delays of eight minutes.

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.30am – Full Update 

Roads

Congestion is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road.
• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works
  
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.15am – Full Update 

Roads

Congestion is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road.
• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works
  
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road.
• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works
  
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.45am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road.
• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works
  
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.30am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road.
• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works
  
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.15am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road
• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works 

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road. Until May 19.
• Knaresborough High Street. Until March 19.
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate for carriageway repairs.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads look clear so far this morning but there are some areas likely to cause delays later on.

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive
• Yew Tree Lane and Pannal Ash Road roundabout, traffic lights in place until March 23.

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

6.45am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads look clear so far this morning but there are some areas likely to cause delays later on.

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

6.30am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads look clear so far this morning but there are some areas likely to cause delays later on.

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Wetherby Road at the junction with Hookstone Chase and Hookstone Drive

There are also continuing road closures in the Old Barber and Franklin Road areas of Harrogate.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

Good morning, we made it to the end of another week! I’m back for the final time this week with updates every 15 minutes to let you know what the transport links are like near you.

These 15 minute updates, brought to you by The HACS group, aim to keep the Harrogate district moving during the week.

If you spot anything, please get in touch via contact@thestrayferret.co.uk or on our Facebook page ‘Harrogate district traffic and travel’.

9am – Full Update

That’s it from me this week, thank you for getting involved.

Connor will be back with you on Monday from 6.30am. Have a lovely weekend.

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Skipton Road near Bilton Grange Primary School – six minute delays
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Wetherby Road
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, at the traffic lights for M&S Harrogate
• Starbeck High Street
• Otley Road, Harrogate, near Harlow Moor Road – due to ongoing construction works 
• High Street and York Road, Knaresborough
• Bond End, Knaresborough
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Spring Road, Boroughbridge, near the primary school

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.45am – Full Update

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Skipton Road near Bilton Grange Primary School – six minute delays
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Wetherby Road
• Green Lane and Yew Tree Lane near Ashville College
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 from North Rigton
• Ripon Road and King’s Road near the Royal Hall
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Ripon city centre, particularly around Low Skellgate
• Minskip Road, Boroughbridge
• Bond End, Knaresborough

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• The 8.17 service from Harrogate to Leeds has been cancelled due to a fault on the train. It will not continue to Hornbeam or Pannal
• Other services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.30am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate
• Wetherby Road
• Starbeck High Street
• Bond End, Knaresborough
• Main Street, Scotton
• B6161 Pot Bank heading north out of Beckwithshaw
• Minskip Road, Harrogate

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• The 8.17 service from Harrogate to Leeds has been cancelled due to a fault on the train. It will not continue to Hornbeam or Pannal.
• Other services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.15am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate
• Wetherby Road
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, at the traffic lights for M&S Harrogate
• A661 Harrogate Road coming out of Spofforth, both ways
• Starbeck High Street

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8am – Full Update

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Wetherby Road, near Hookstone Chase
• Pannal
• Otley Road, Harrogate, near Harlow Moor Road – due to ongoing construction works 
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• A61 going through Wormald Green
• Ripon city centre
• York Road, Knaresborough, near Alder Avenue

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.45am – Full Update

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate
• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works 
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 from North Rigton

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.30am – Full Update

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road
• Wetherby Road
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, at the traffic lights for M&S Harrogate
• Ripon Road near the Royal Hall
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Ripon city centre, particularly around Low Skellgate
• York Road, Knaresborough, near Alder Avenue

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.15am – Full Update

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• York Road, Knaresborough, near Swallowtail Way
• Otley Road, Harrogate, near Harlow Moor Road – due to ongoing construction works 
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, at the traffic lights fort M&S Harrogate
• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Claro Road

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7am – Full Update

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road
• Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate – due to ongoing construction works 
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, at the traffic lights fort M&S Harrogate
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 from North Rigton

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

6.45am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are continuing to look clear so far this morning.

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

6.30am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are looking pretty clear so far this morning.

Be aware of a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

Good morning, it’s wet and windy out there so take care on the roads this morning. I’ll be here with updates every 15 minutes to let you know how the roads and transport links are.

Surface water and debris will be on the roads today, so be careful.

These 15 minute updates, brought to you by The HACS group, aim to keep the Harrogate district moving during the week.

Please get in touch via contact@thestrayferret.co.uk or on our Facebook page ‘Harrogate district traffic and travel’.

9am – Full Update

That’s it from me this morning, I hope you all managed to dodge the rain. I’ll be here again tomorrow morning from 6.30am.

Roads

The traffic following an accident on the A1 (M) near Collingham is now back to normal.

Traffic Hotspots:

• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road near Dragon Parade
• Wetherby Road backing up to Kestrel roundabout
• Leeds Road near M&S Harrogate
• Ripon city centre roads
• Church Lane near to Kirby Hill school

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be affected.

Buses

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

8.45am – Full Update 

Roads

The traffic following an accident on the A1 (M) near Collingham is now back to normal.

Traffic Hotspots:

• Wetherby Road onto the Empress roundabout – eight minute delays
• A59 Forest Lane, near Harrogate Golf Club – nine minute delays 
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Starbeck High Street
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 from North Rigton
• York Place, Harrogate
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Ripon city centre, particularly around Low Skellgate

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

The high winds are forcing trains to run at a reduced speed so be aware delays could be up to 15 minutes this morning.

• So far, no services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be affected.

Buses

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

8.30am – Full Update 

Roads

The traffic following an accident on the A1 (M) near Collingham is now back to normal.

Traffic Hotspots:

• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways.

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road near Dragon Parade
• Wetherby Road – traffic is backing up to Kestrel roundabout
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 from North Rigton
• Ripon Road around Jennyfield
• Ripley
• Bond End, Knaresborough
• Boroughbridge Road over River Ure

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

The high winds are forcing trains to run at a reduced speed so be aware delays could be up to 15 minutes this morning.

• So far, no services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be affected.

Buses

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

8.15am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Skipton Road near Dragon Parade – seven minute delays 
• A1 (M) northbound between junction 44 (York) and 45 (Boston Spa), near to Collingham – an accident is causing slow traffic.
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways.

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Wetherby Road
• Starbeck High Street
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 from North Rigton
• Ripon Road around Jennyfield
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Ripon bypass
• Ripon city centre near Low Skellgate

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

The high winds are forcing trains to run at a reduced speed so be aware delays could be up to 15 minutes this morning.

• So far, no services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be affected.

Buses

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

8am – Full Update

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• A1 (M) northbound between junction 44 (York) and 45 (Boston Spa), near to Collingham – an accident is causing slow traffic.
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways.

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Wetherby Road
• Skipton Road near Dragon Parade
• Starbeck High Street
• Ripley
• Ripon city centre near Low Skellgate
• Roecliffe Lane and Minskip Road in Boroughbridge

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

The high winds are forcing trains to run at a reduced speed so be aware delays could be up to 15 minutes this morning.

• So far, no services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be affected.

Buses

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

7.45am – Full Update

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• A1 (M) northbound between junction 44 (York) and 45 (Boston Spa), near to Collingham – an accident is causing slow traffic.
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways.

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road near Dragon Parade
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 from North Rigton
• Ripon Road leaving Harrogate town centre
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Harewood

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

The high winds are forcing trains to run at a reduced speed so be aware delays could be up to 15 minutes this morning.

• So far, no services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be affected.

Buses

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

7.30am – Full Update

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• A1 (M) northbound between junction 44 (York) and 45 (Boston Spa), near to Collingham – an accident is causing 22 minute delays.
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways.

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road near Dragon Parade
• Starbeck High Street
• Leeds Road at the traffic lights for M&S Harrogate
• Ripon Road heading into Ripley

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

The high winds are forcing trains to run at a reduced speed so be aware delays could be up to 15 minutes this morning.

• So far, no services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be affected.

Buses

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

7.15am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• A1 (M) northbound between junction 44 (York) and 45 (Boston Spa), near to Collingham – an accident is causing 15 minute delays.
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways.

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Starbeck High Street
• Leeds Road at the traffic lights for M&S Harrogate
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Ripon city centre, particularly around North Street
• Harewood

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

The high winds are forcing trains to run at a reduced speed so be aware delays could be up to 15 minutes this morning.

• So far, no services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be affected.

Buses

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

7am – Full Update

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• A1 (M) northbound between junction 44 (York) and 45 (Boston Spa), near to Collingham – an accident has blocked one of the lanes and is causing slow traffic.
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road near Dragon Parade
• Wetherby Road near Hookstone Chase
• Leeds Road at the traffic lights for M&S Harrogate
• Starbeck High Street
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Ripon city centre, particularly around North Street
• Harewood

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

The high winds are forcing trains to run at a reduced speed so be aware delays could be up to 15 minutes this morning.

• So far, no services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be affected.

Buses

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

6.45am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• A1 (M) northbound between junction 44 (York) and 45 (Boston Spa), near to Collingham – an accident has blocked one of the lanes and is causing slow traffic.
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road near Dragon Parade
• Wetherby Road near Hookstone Chase
• A6055 heading through Ferrensby

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

The high winds are forcing trains to run at a reduced speed so be aware delays could be up to 15 minutes this morning.

• So far, no services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be affected.

Buses

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

6.30am – Full Update

Roads

The roads are looking ok right now across the district but be aware that surface water and debris is likely following last night’s strong winds.

There is a continuing road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

The high winds are forcing trains to run at a reduced speed so be aware delays could be up to 15 minutes this morning.

• So far, no services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be affected.

Buses

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

Good morning and happy Wednesday. I am back again giving you updates every 15 minutes on the road and rail links near to you.

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Make sure to check the blog before leaving home today. Have a lovely day.

9am – Full Update

That’s it from me this morning, I’ll be back again tomorrow at 6.30am.

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• New Park roundabout heading on to Skipton Road – eight minute delays
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Otley Road including turnings for Cold Bath Road and Arthurs Avenue are built-up with traffic
• Leeds Road at the traffic lights near M&S Harrogate
• Wetherby Road, traffic is backing up towards the Kestrel roundabout
• Ripon Road towards Jennyfield
• York Road, Knaresborough, near King James’s
• Bond End, Knaresborough
• Ripon City Centre near the Cathedral

Temporary traffic lights are in place:

• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, at Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.45am – Full Update

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Knaresborough Road, between St John’s Grove and Stanhope Drive – ten minute delays 
• Northbound on Wetherby Road onto Empress roundabout – eight minute delays 
• New Park roundabout heading on to Skipton Road – eight minute delays
• Skipton Road near Chain Bar Lane – partially blocked due to an accident, traffic looks to be ok
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Wetherby Road, traffic is backing up towards the Kestrel roundabout
• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road – temp lights in place
• York Place, Harrogate
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Ripon city centre, around Low Skellgate
• Roecliffe Lane, Boroughbridge

Temporary traffic lights are in place:

• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, at Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.30am – Full Update

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Northbound on Wetherby Road onto Empress roundabout – eight minute delays 
• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Chain Bar Lane – partially blocked due to an accident, traffic looks to be ok
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Wetherby Road, traffic is backing up towards the Harrogate Road roundabout
• Hookstone Drive around St John Fisher
• Leeds Road at the traffic lights near M&S Harrogate
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 from North Rigton
• Burn Bridge near the Black Swan pub
• Ripon Road heading north out of Ripley
• Harewood

Temporary traffic lights are in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, at Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.15am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Chain Bar Lane – partially blocked due to an accident, traffic looks to be ok
• Skipton Road, near Bilton Grange School – five minute delays 
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Wetherby Road, backing up towards the roundabout
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 from North Rigton
• Leeds Road at the traffic lights near M&S Harrogate
• Ripon Road heading north out of Ripley
• Ripon city centre, around Low Skellgate
• Main Street, Farnham
• Bond End, Knaresborough

Temporary traffic lights are in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, at Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8am – Full Update

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Chain Bar Lane – partially blocked due to an accident, traffic looks to be ok
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• A1 (M) turning for the A59
• Harrogate Road roundabout joining Wetherby Road
• Hookstone Drive around St John Fisher
• Leeds Road at the traffic lights near M&S Harrogate
• Starbeck High Street
• Duchy Road, Harrogate
• Ripon Road heading north out of Ripley

Temporary traffic lights are in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, at Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• 7.52 service from harrogate to York is two minutes delayed.
• Other services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.45am – Full Update

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Chain Bar Lane – partially blocked due to an accident, traffic looks to be building
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Ripon Road heading north out of Ripley
• Skipton Road, central Harrogate
• Wetherby Road near Hookstone Chase
• Leeds Road at the traffic lights near M&S Harrogate
• Pannal Ash Road and Manor Drive turnings off Otley Road – temporary lights in place
• Low Skellgate, Ripon
• Minskip Road, Boroughbridge, near Morrisons
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 from North Rigton

Temporary traffic lights are in place:

• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, at Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.30am – Full Update

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Chain Bar Lane – partially blocked due to an accident, traffic is coping well so far
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Ripon Road heading north out of Ripley
• Skipton Road, central Harrogate
• Wetherby Road near Hookstone Chase
• Leeds Road at the traffic lights near M&S Harrogate
• York Road heading out of Knaresborough near Chain Lane

Temporary traffic lights are in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, at Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.15am – Full Update

Traffic Hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Chain Bar Lane – partially blocked due to an accident, traffic is coping well so far
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Skipton Road, central Harrogate
• Wetherby Road near Hookstone Chase
• Ripon Road heading north out of Ripley
• Ripon city centre around North Street

Temporary traffic lights are in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, at Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Chain Bar Lane – reports of an accident, traffic is coping well so far
• Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways

Traffic is building in these areas:

• Wetherby Road, around Hookstone Chase
• Leeds Road at the traffic lights near M&S Harrogate
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 from North Rigton and the A61 from Leeds
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Ripon city centre around North Street

Temporary traffic lights are in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, at Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

6.45am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic is still moving well so far this morning, no traffic hotspots so far.

Be aware of a road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights are in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, at Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

6.30am – Full Update 

Roads

Traffic looks ok so far this morning, no hotspot areas are being reported so far across the district.

Be aware of a road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Temporary traffic lights in place:

• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, at Bar Lane
• Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

Good morning everyone, I’m back with another morning of updates every 15 minutes to get you where you need to be this morning.

Our traffic and travel blogs are designed to keep the Harrogate district moving, brought to you by The HACS Group.

It’s Suzannah here with you again this morning.

Make sure to check the blog before leaving your home this morning and let me know how the travel links are near you via contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

9am – Full Update 

That’s it from me this morning, I’ll be here again from tomorrow morning at 6.30am. Stay in touch and send any updates to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

Roads

• Nine minute delays along Wetherby Road both ways from Forest Lane to Knaresborough Road, Empress roundabout.
• Nine minute delays are also expected along Skipton Road.
• The road closure on Dishforth Lane, Ripon, is still in place going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.

Traffic is continuing to build in these areas:

• Leeds Road, near M&S Harrogate
• Buttersyke roundabout, near Pannal, coming on the A658 from North Rigton
• Ripon city centre, around Low Skellgate particularly
• Boroughbridge Road, Ripon, going over the River Ure
• York Road, Knaresborough, near King James’s
• Bond End roundabout, Knaresborough

Construction works are also causing delays this morning:

• Knaresborough Road, near the Empress roundabout
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, just down from Sainsburys
• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road – traffic is building here
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco garage and up to Bar Lane – traffic is building here
• Studley Road, Ripon, near Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.45am – Full Update 

Roads

• Six minute delays along Harrogate Road, near Harrogate golf course
• Traffic is beginning to build in a few areas across the district, these include:
• Harewood
• Yew Tree Lane and Green Lane, either side of Ashville College
• Pot Bank on B6161, heading north out of Beckwithshaw
• Wetherby Road
• Ripon Road, heading into Killinghall
• Ripon city centre, around Low Skellgate particularly
• The road closure on Dishforth Lane, Ripon, is still in place going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.
• Construction works are likely to cause delays this morning, these include:
• Knaresborough Road, near the Empress roundabout
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, just down from Sainsburys
• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road – traffic is building here
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco garage and up to Bar Lane – traffic is building here
• Studley Road, Ripon, near Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.30am – Full Update

Roads

• The road closure on Dishforth Lane, Ripon, is still in place going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.
• Five minute delays on Leeds Road, near M&S Harrogate, due to roadworks
• Traffic is building this morning as more join the daily commute, these areas are affected:
• Harewood
• Pannal
• Green Lane, near Ashville College
• York Place, Harrogate
• Harrogate Road, Knaresborough, heading towards Bond End roundabout
• Construction works are likely to cause delays this morning, these include:
• Knaresborough Road, near the Empress roundabout
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, just down from Sainsburys
• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road – traffic is building here
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco garage and up to Bar Lane – traffic is building here
• Studley Road, Ripon, near Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8.15am – Full Update

Roads

• Traffic is building this morning as more join the daily commute, these areas are affected:
• Wetherby Road
• Skipton Road, Harrogate – five minute delays here
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, near Pannal, particularly coming from North Rigton via A658
• York Road, Knaresborough, going both ways near King James’s
• The road closure on Dishforth Lane, Ripon, is still in place going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.
• Construction works are likely to cause delays this morning, these include:
• Knaresborough Road, near the Empress roundabout – seven minute delays here
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, just down from Sainsburys
• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road – traffic is building here
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco garage and up to Bar Lane
• Studley Road, Ripon, near Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

8am – Full Update

Roads

• The road closure on Dishforth Lane, Ripon, is still in place going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.
• Traffic is building now, allow extra time in these areas:
• Wetherby Road
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, near Pannal, particularly coming from North Rigton via A658
• Pot Bank on B6161, heading north out of Beckwithshaw
• Ripon city centre, particularly around Low Skelllgate
• Construction works are likely to cause delays this morning, these include:
• Knaresborough Road, near the Empress roundabout – traffic is heading onto Starbeck High Street
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, just down from Sainsburys
• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road – traffic is building here
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco garage and up to Bar Lane
• Studley Road, Ripon, near Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.45am – Full Update

Roads

• The road closure on Dishforth Lane, Ripon, is still in place going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.
• Traffic is building now, allow extra time in these areas:
• Wetherby Road
• Forest Moor Road, Harrogate
• Buttersyke Bar roundabout, near Pannal, via all exits
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• York Road, Knaresborough, near Chase Lane
• Ripon city centre, particularly around North Road
• Minskip Road, Boroughbridge, near Morrisons
• Construction works are likely to cause delays this morning, these include:
• Knaresborough Road, near the Empress roundabout
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, just down from Sainsburys – traffic is building here
• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road – traffic is building here
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco garage and up to Bar Lane
• Studley Road, Ripon, near Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.30am – Full Update 

Roads

• The road closure on Dishforth Lane, Ripon, is still in place going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.
• Traffic is beginning to build in a few areas across the district, these include:
• Wetherby Road, Harrogate
• Pot Bank on B6161, heading north out of Beckwithshaw
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• York Road, Knaresborough, near Chase Lane
• Construction works are likely to cause delays this morning, these include:
• Knaresborough Road, near the Empress roundabout
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, just down from Sainsburys
• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road – traffic is building here
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco garage and up to Bar Lane
• Studley Road, Ripon, near Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7.15am – Full Update 

Roads

• Traffic is beginning to build in a few areas across the district, these include:
• Wetherby Road, Harrogate
• All turnings heading into the Buttersyke Bar roundabout, Pannal
• Skipton Road, Harrogate
• York Road, Knaresborough, near The Chase
• Harrogate Road, Ripon, near Moorside School
• Construction works are likely to cause delays this morning, these include:
• Knaresborough Road, near the Empress roundabout
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, just down from Sainsburys
• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road – traffic is building here
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco garage and up to Bar Lane
• Studley Road, Ripon, near Mallorie Park Drive

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

7am – Full Update

Roads

• The road closure on Dishforth Lane, Ripon, is still in place going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.
• Construction works continuing that are likely to cause delays this morning, including:
• Knaresborough Road, near the Empress roundabout
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, just down from Sainsburys – traffic is building here
• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco garage and up to Bar Lane
• Studley Road, Ripon, near Mallorie Park Drive
• Elsewhere in the district, traffic looks to me moving well so far.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

6.45am – Full Update 

Roads

• Traffic is building on Skipton Road, Harrogate, already this morning.
• The road closure on Dishforth Lane, Ripon is still in place going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.
• Other construction works continuing that are likely to cause delays this morning, including:
• Knaresborough Road, near the Empress roundabout
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, just down from Sainsburys
• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco garage and up to Bar Lane
• Studley Road, Ripon, near Mallorie Park Drive
• Elsewhere in the district, traffic looks to me moving well so far.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 6.30am

Roads

• Construction works on Knaresborough Road, near the Empress roundabout, are already causing delays this morning especially on Starbeck High Street.
• The road closure on Dishforth Lane, Ripon is still in place going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.
• There are a number of other construction works continuing that are likely to cause delays this morning, including:
• Leeds Road, Harrogate, just down from Sainsburys
• Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
• Knaresborough High Street
• Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco garage and up to Bar Lane
• Studley Road, Ripon, near Mallorie Park Drive
• Elsewhere in the district, traffic looks to me moving well so far.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.

Buses

• So far buses appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.