Good morning and happy Tuesday, I’m back with another morning of 15 minutes updates on how the roads and transport links near you are looking.

Keep an eye on this blog to keep up to date. It’s Suzannah on the travel desk this morning, so send me any updates via contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

The gritters were out overnight with some road surfaces said to have dropped to zero degrees. Take care this morning.

I’ll be keeping you up to date with roads and rail lines this morning with 15 minute updates. If traffic is moving well or it’s at a standstill then I will let you know.

These morning blogs are designed to keep the Harrogate district moving.

Full Update – 9am 

Thank you for getting involved in the blog this morning, I’m jumping back over to the news desk for the rest of the day.

Please get in touch with any updates as you see them. I’ll be keeping an eye out on the roads and rail lines too.

Roads

• Construction works are slowing traffic this morning with delays increasing around:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate – traffic here, particularly, is slowing down
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• Traffic is also being reported in these areas:
• Wetherby Road
• A6055 Boroughbridge Road, north of Knaresborough, temporary lights are in operation
• A61 around Pannal
• Harewood
• Ripon Road, near the Royal Hall and up towards Jennyfield Drive
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Low Skellgate and Water Skellgate in Ripon
• Along York Road in Knaresborough

Trains

• Due to a fault on the train, the 9.07 service from Harrogate has been delayed until 9.21.

Buses

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

Full Update – 8.45am

• Gritters were out overnight with some road surfaces said to have dropped to zero degrees, take care.

Roads

• Traffic is continuing to build in areas across the district, including:
• A6055 Boroughbridge Road, north of Knaresborough, temporary lights are in operation
• Wetherby Road
• Leeds Road, Harrogate
• Otley Road, near Harlow Carr
• Harewood – temporary lights are expected to stay in place until the end of the week
• A61 around Pannal
• Construction works are slowing traffic this morning with delays increasing, these areas include:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate – traffic here, particularly, is slowing down
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 9.07 service from Harrogate has been delayed, no rescheduled time has been given.

Buses

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

Full Update – 8.30am 

• Gritters were out overnight with some road surfaces said to have dropped to zero degrees, take care.

Roads

• Construction works are slowing traffic this morning with delays increasing, these areas include:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• Elsewhere in the district traffic is building around these areas:
• Ripon Road, near Jennyfield Drive
• Wetherby Road
• A61 around Pannal
• Harewood – temporary lights are expected to stay in place until the end of the week
• Ripon Road heading into Ripley
• Low Skellgate and Water Skellgate in Ripon

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York line, including Knaresborough, 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 – 8.15am 

• Gritters were out overnight with some road surfaces said to have dropped to zero degrees, take care.

Roads

• Traffic is building in a number of areas, these include:
• A6055 Boroughbridge Road – temporary lights are in operation
• York Road near to Swallowtail Way in Knaresborough
• Wetherby Road
• Leeds Road, Harrogate
• Harewood
• Ripon Road, near Jennyfield Drive
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Construction works are also slowing traffic this morning, these include:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate – traffic here, particularly, is slowing down
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York line, including Knaresborough, 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 – 8am

• Gritters were out overnight with some road surfaces said to have dropped to zero degrees, take care.

Roads

• Construction works are slowing traffic this morning, these include:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate – traffic here, particularly, is slowing down
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• With more commuters coming onto the roads, traffic is building in other areas. These include:
• Wetherby Road, Harrogate
• Ripon Road, near the Royal Hall
• Leeds Road, Harrogate

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York line, including Knaresborough, 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 

• Gritters were out overnight with some road surfaces said to have dropped to zero degrees, take care.

Roads

• Construction works are slowing traffic this morning, these include:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate – traffic here, particularly, is slowing down
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• Elsewhere in the district traffic is building around these areas:
• Leeds Road, Harrogate
• Harewood
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Water Skellgate in Ripon

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York line, including Knaresborough, 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

• Gritters were out overnight with some road surfaces said to have dropped to zero degrees, take care.

Roads

• Traffic is beginning to build in a number of areas as drivers join the daily commute. These include:
• Parliament Street and Crescent Road corner, Harrogate
• Along the A61 heading into Pannal
• Harewood
• North Road and Palace Road in Ripon
• Wetherby Road, Harrogate
• Construction works are also slowing traffic this morning, these include:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate – traffic here, particularly, is slowing down
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York line, including Knaresborough, 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 

• Gritters were out overnight with some road surfaces said to have dropped to zero degrees, take care.

Roads

• Traffic is beginning to build in a number of areas as drivers join the daily commute. These include:
• Ripon Road, near the Royal Hall
• Leeds Road, Harrogate
• A658 towards the roundabout into Pannal
• Harewood
• Starbeck High Street
• Construction works are also slowing traffic this morning, these include:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate – traffic here, particularly, is slowing down
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York line, including Knaresborough, 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

• Gritters were out overnight with some road surfaces said to have dropped to zero degrees, take care.

Roads

• Traffic is building on the A658 towards the roundabout into Pannal and roads around Killinghall.
• In Knaresborough, traffic looks to be building along York Road near to Swallowtail Way.
• Continuing construction works are likely to cause delays again today, these include:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York line, including Knaresborough, 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

• Gritters were out overnight with some road surfaces said to have dropped to zero degrees, take care.

Roads

• A number of construction works are already causing delays this morning, these include:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• Temporary traffic lights are causing traffic to build up in Harewood as well. These works are expected to be in place until the end of the week.
• Traffic is building on the A658 towards the roundabout into Pannal and Otley Road, close to Killinghall.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York line, including Knaresborough, 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

• Gritters were out overnight with some road surfaces said to have dropped to zero degrees, take care.

Roads

• The roads are looking clear this morning, except for congestion caused by construction works around Harrogate’s town centre.
• Continuing construction works are likely to cause delays again today, these include:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• Services on the Harrogate to York line, including Knaresborough, 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 we have another week of live traffic and travel updates, from 6.30am to 9am, designed to keep the Harrogate district moving.

It’s Suzannah on the travel desk this morning, so send me any updates via contact@thestrayferret.co.uk. Also, make sure you’re following our ‘Harrogate district traffic and travel’ Facebook group for updates.

I’ll be keeping you up to date with roads and rail lines this morning with 15 minute updates. If traffic is moving well or it’s at a standstill then I will let you know.

Thank you for keeping an eye on the blog, stay tuned until 9am this morning for your morning updates. Have a lovely day.

Full Update – 9am 

Thank you for sticking with me this morning, I’m moving back over to the news desk now. Make sure to get in touch if there are any travel developments near you. I’ll be here again tomorrow morning.

Roads

• There are reports of heavy traffic along Ripon Road with tailbacks to New Park roundabout.
• Delays of up to eight minutes are reported along Skipton and Knaresborough Road as constructions works continue to slow down traffic.
• Constructions works around Knaresborough High Street are also causing delays.
• Delays are continuing around the Harrogate district as many drivers come to the end of their commute this morning. Areas affected include:
• Leeds Road, Harrogate
• Wetherby Road
• Ripley, along Ripon Road
• A lane has reopened on the A1 (M) between Junction 50 and 51 near Ripon. All lanes are now open.

Trains

• Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

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

Full Update – 8.45am

Roads

• There is heavy traffic around construction works on Skipton Road, this traffic is is spreading on to Knaresborough Road and Starbeck.
• Construction works are also causing delays around Knaresborough High Street.
• Traffic is beginning to build around the Harrogate district as drivers join the daily commute including:
• Leeds Road, Harrogate
• Wetherby Road
• Harewood, along the A61 – temporary lights are causing heavy traffic in the area.
• B6165 heading into Summerbridge
• A lane has reopened on the A1 (M) between Junction 50 and 51 near Ripon. All lanes are now open.

Trains

• Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

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

Full Update – 8.30am 

Roads

• Traffic is beginning to build around the Harrogate district as more drivers join the daily commute including:
• Leeds Road, Harrogate
• Wetherby Road
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Ripon Road, near Jennyfield Drive
• Harewood, along the A61 – temporary lights are causing heavy traffic in the area.
• A658, Harrogate Road
• There are a number of construction sites also slowing traffic down this morning:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• One lane remains closed on the A1 (M) southbound between J51, Bedale, and J50, Ripon. This is due to a lorry having a tire changed. Traffic is reported to be coping well.

Trains

• The 7.52 service from Harrogate to York was delayed by a couple of minutes this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 8.15am 

• There are a number of construction sites beginning to slow down traffic this morning:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• Traffic is beginning to build around the Harrogate district as more drivers join the daily commute including:
• Leeds Road, Harrogate
• Wetherby Road
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Harewood, along the A61 – temporary lights are causing heavy traffic in the area.
• One lane remains closed on the A1 (M) southbound between J51, Bedale, and J50, Ripon. This is due to a lorry having a tire changed. Traffic is reported to be coping well.

Trains

• The 7.52 service from Harrogate to York was delayed by a couple of minutes this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 8am

Roads

• Traffic is beginning to build around the Harrogate district as more drivers join the daily commute including:
• Leeds Road, Harrogate
• Wetherby Road
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Harewood, along the A61 – temporary lights are causing heavy traffic in the area.
• A658, Harrogate Road
• Traffic is also building around a number of continuing construction sites including:
• Skipton Road is moving slowly this morning due to the four-way traffic lights.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• One lane remains closed on the A1 (M) southbound between J51, Bedale, and J50, Ripon. This is due to a lorry having a tire changed. Traffic is reported to be coping well.

Trains

• The 7.52 service from Harrogate to York was delayed by a couple of minutes this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 7.45am 

Roads

• Traffic is building in a number of areas around the Harrogate district:
• Harewood, along the A61 – temporary lights are causing heavy traffic in the area.
• Leeds Road, Harrogate
• York Place, Harrogate
• Traffic is also building around a number of continuing construction sites including:
• Skipton Road is moving slowly this morning due to the four-way traffic lights.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• One lane remains closed on the A1 (M) southbound between J51, Bedale, and J50, Ripon. This is due to a lorry having a tire changed. Traffic is reported to be coping well.

Trains

• Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.
• A number of services on the Leeds to Bradford route, both ways, are delayed this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 7.30am

Roads

• Four-way lights on Skipton Road, in the construction area, are causing delays and traffic this morning.
• Traffic is building in a number of areas around the Harrogate district:
• Otley Road heading into Killinghall
• Starbeck high street, both ways, is slow moving this morning.
• Low Moor Lane, north of Knaresborough.
• Traffic is also building around a number of continuing construction sites including:
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• One lane is still closed on the A1 (M) southbound between J51, Bedale, and J50, Ripon. This is due to a lorry having a tire changed. Traffic is reported to be coping well.

Trains

• Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.
• A number of services on the Leeds to Bradford route, both ways, are delayed 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 looks to be building along around Jennyfield Drive and further north in Ripley.
• Elsewhere in the district, traffic is building around a number of construction sites including:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• One lane is still closed on the A1 (M) southbound between J51, Bedale, and J50, Ripon. This is due to a lorry having a tire changed. Traffic is reported to be coping well.

Trains

• The 6.42 train from Harrogate to York was delayed by a couple of minutes this morning. It looks like it will arrive in York at 7.21.
• A number of services on the Leeds to Bradford route, both ways, are delayed this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 7am

Roads

• One lane is still closed on the A1 (M) southbound between J51, Bedale, and J50, Ripon. This is due to a lorry having a tire changed. Traffic is reported to be coping well.
• Traffic looks to be building along Starbeck high street heading into Harrogate town centre and along Ripon Road near Jennyfield Drive.
• There are a number of construction sites beginning to slow down traffic this morning:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 6.42 train from Harrogate to York was delayed by a couple of minutes this morning.
• A number of services on the Leeds to Bradford route, both ways, are delayed this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 6.45am

Roads

• One lane is closed on the A1 (M) southbound between J51, Bedale, and J50, Ripon. This is due to a lorry having a tire changed. Traffic is reported to be coping well.
• There are some construction sites likely to cause delays this morning:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• A number of services on the Leeds to Bradford route, both ways, are delayed this morning.
• The 6.42 train from Harrogate to York is delayed by a couple of minutes this morning.

Buses

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

Full Update – 6.30am

• The roads are looking clear this morning, except for congestion caused by construction works around Harrogate’s town centre.
• Watch out on Wetherby Road, traffic is building up there.
• There are construction works continuing on Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout, Skipton Road near Kings Road and also Knaresborough High Street. Those works are likely to cause delays.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district.

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

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

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

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

Full update – 9am

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

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8.45am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8.30am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8.15am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 7.45am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

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

Full update – 7.30am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 7.15am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 7am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 6.45am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 6.30am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

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

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

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

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

Full update – 9am

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

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8.45am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8.30am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8.15am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 7.45am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 7.30am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 7.15am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 7am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 6.45am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 6.30am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

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

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

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

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

Full update – 9am

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

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8.45am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8.30am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8.15am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 7.45am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 7.30am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 7.15am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 7am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 6.45am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 6.30am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

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

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

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

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

Full update – 9am

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

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8.45am

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8.30am

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8.15am

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 8am

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 7.45am

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 7.30am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 7.15am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 7am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 6.45am

Roads

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

Trains

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

Buses

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

Full update – 6.30am

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

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

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

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

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

Full update – 9am

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

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

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

Full update – 8.45am

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

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

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

Full update – 8.30am

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

Full update – 8.15am

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

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

Full update – 8am

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

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

Full update – 7.45am

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

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

Traffic is slow around construction sites. Photo: Inrix

Full update – 7.30am

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

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

Full update – 7.15am

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

Full update – 7am

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

Full update – 6.45am

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

Full update – 6.30am

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

Western Primary School is already seeing the effects of its new speed signs on Cold Bath Road.

The school’s headteacher, Mr Tim Broad, believes that many drivers are simply unaware that the speed limit is 20mph rather than 30mph.

Mr Broad spent this morning on duty and saw many slowing down when they were prompted by the signs.

One is just outside the school gates and another is a little further down the hill opposite the junction with Freemans Court.

Staff at the school became particularly concerned in September when some people were taking risks crossing the road away from the busy pelican crossing.

As a result, the school feared that a child could be killed crossing the road so lobbied North Yorkshire County Council for action.

Read more:

• Snow forces extended closure of Whinney Lane
• Western Primary School urges council to tackle road fears

The council agreed to cover the £7,000 cost of the signs in early December which went up this week.

Mr Tim Broad told the Stray Ferret:

“I honestly believe that if you were to stop drivers at random on Cold Bath Road that the majority would believe it is a 30mph road.

“There is a lot of traffic that comes down this road. It not only creates a problem for pupils crossing the road but there’s also a pollution problem.

“The signs are working already. When they light up and people see them they slow down.”

A radar in the signs detect vehicles travelling above the 20mph speed limit from at least 50 metres away and this triggers a ‘slow down’ message.

Harrogate’s business groups have raised concerns over plans to close off streets in Harrogate to create a “low traffic neighbourhood”.

North Yorkshire County Council revealed that it will close Beech Grove to through traffic in less than two weeks’ time.

The experimental closure will be in place for six months from February 15 and, depending on the results of a public consultation, it could become permanent.

Residents, refuse collections and emergency services will still have access to the area. But motorists will no longer be able to get directly from Otley Road to West Park via Beech Grove.

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Now officials at the chamber of commerce and business improvement district have weighed in on the debate, arguing the struggling high street could be negatively affected by the plans.

Sandra Doherty, the chief executive of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce, said:

“The solution is not, and never will be, the random closing of one road or another. A fully thought out, cohesive plan, which must involve all stakeholders should be undertaken.

“We must understand that no one single group will have the perfect solution. There will have to be some give and take.”

She added:

“I am not convinced that the Government’s view of car free towns surrounded by cycle lanes and pavements is the solution to the decline of the high street.

“Now we have all got used to shopping online, towns will have to provide a more experiential offering. Banning cars or discouraging them just won’t help.”

The proposed area for the Low Traffic Neighbourhood on Beech Grove, including the planters on the junction with Lancaster Road.

Sara Ferguson, chair of Harrogate BID, added:

“We need to know what else North Yorkshire Council is planning for the town centre.

“In its letter to Beech Grove and Lancaster Road residents, the council says this initiative is part of an overall ‘package of improvements’ but fails to reveal any more details.

“If its wider strategy is to reduce traffic in the town centre, then we need to know.

“We would like to think any future plans would include the addition of a large number of electric charging points. It would encourage those with electric vehicles to visit the town and help to reduce CO2 emissions.”

Ms Ferguson also said, if any free parking is to be lost, the BID would like to see Harrogate Borough and North Yorkshire County councils work together to reduce the costs in multi-storey car parks, which she said were under-used.

Woodfield Community Primary School in Harrogate has been awarded £28,500 to improve road safety.

Speed limits either side of the school will be reviewed, the crossing, beacons and barriers will be upgraded and other traffic calming measures introduced.

Jo Marwood, headteacher of Woodfield Community Primary School, welcomed the news.

She said:

“This is great news for the pupils, families and the wider community of Woodfield Community Primary School.

“Many of our families walk to school and have welcomed the news that the grant will help make Woodfield Road a safer place for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.”

North Yorkshire Police, Crime and Fire Commissioner’s AJ1 Project Road Safety Fund has awarded £20,000 towards the scheme.

The other £8,500 will come from county councillor Paul Haslam’s locality budget for local projects.

Work is expected to begin early next year.

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Primary school road safety has been a major issue in the Harrogate district recently.

In September, Tim Broad, headteacher of Western Primary School, said some people were taking risks crossing the busy Cold Bath Road at pick-up and drop-off times to avoid crowding at the nearby pelican crossing.

During the same month Sarah Bassitt, headteacher of Killinghall Church of England Primary School called for urgent speed measures in Killinghall before a child is killed or seriously injured.

There is a national project gaining momentum called School Streets, which bans vehicles from outside school gates during pick-up and drop-off times.

North Yorkshire County Council has not said it will introduce School Streets but its Open Harrogate project, which encourages active travel, confirmed on Twitter the possibility is being explored.