Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning, it’s Suzannah back with you on this rather cold morning. I’m here to try make your morning journey as smooth as possible.
Brought to you by The HACS Group, these blogs will give you updates every 30 minutes on the roads and public transport links.
If you get stuck in traffic or spot something, and it is safe, then give me a call on 01423 276197.
Let’s work together to give everyone a good commute this morning.
9am – Full Update
That’s it from me today, I’ll be back again in the morning. Have a great day.
Roads
Traffic hotspots
- Knaresborough Road heading onto Empress roundabout – 13 minute delay
- Wetherby Road from the MINI garage to Woodlands junction – 10 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road from the MINI garage to Woodlands junction
- Skipton Road heading towards Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Ripon Road coming off New Park roundabout – due to roadworks
- Pannal traffic lights, near Costa Coffee
- Harewood
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- South Field Lane, Tockwith – road closure
- Arthurs Avenue between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- York Place, Knaresborough
Trains
- All trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines look to be running on time
Buses
- Buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic hotspots
- Wetherby Road from the MINI garage to Woodlands junction – eight-minute delay
- Knaresborough Road heading onto Empress roundabout – five-minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road from the MINI garage to Woodlands junction
- Skipton Road heading towards Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Ripon Road coming off New Park roundabout – due to roadworks
- Pannal traffic lights, near Costa Coffee
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- South Field Lane, Tockwith – road closure
- Arthurs Avenue between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- York Place, Knaresborough
Trains
- 8.30 Harrogate to Leeds – three minute delay – 8.33
- All trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines look to be running on time
Buses
- Buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic hotspots:
- Wetherby Road near the MINI garage, Harrogate – six-minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road heading towards Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Ripon Road coming off New Park roundabout – due to roadworks
- Pannal traffic lights, near Costa Coffee
- Coming onto the A1 (M) at J47 from the east, Green Hammerton
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- South Field Lane, Tockwith – road closure
- Arthurs Avenue between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- York Place, Knaresborough
Trains
- All trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines look to be running on time
Buses
- Buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is still looking steady other than the usual spots around Harrogate town centre and roadworks. It normally gets busier in the next 30 minutes.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- South Field Lane, Tockwith – road closure
- Arthurs Avenue between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- York Place, Knaresborough
Trains
- 7.24 Harrogate to Leeds – delayed by six minutes – 7.31
- 7:46 Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled due to faults on the train
- All other trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines look to be running on time
Buses
- 7.45 Leeds to Harrogate number 7 bus has been cancelled due to a driver being unavailable
- Buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are still looking quiet so far this morning. No hotspots just yet.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- South Field Lane, Tockwith – road closure
- Arthurs Avenue between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- York Place, Knaresborough
Trains
- 7.09 Harrogate to York – delayed by two minutes – 7.11
- 7:46 Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled due to faults on the train
- All other trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines look to be running on time
Buses
- 7.45 Leeds to Harrogate number 7 bus has been cancelled due to a driver being unavailable
- Buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- South Field Lane, Tockwith – road closure
- Arthurs Avenue between Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- York Place, Knaresborough
Trains
- 07:46 Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled due to faults on the train
- All other trains on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines look to be running on time
Buses
- 7.45 Leeds to Harrogate number 7 bus has been cancelled due to a driver being unavailable
- Buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning and welcome back to the traffic and travel blog, it’s Connor with you today to help make your journey as smooth as possible.
Keep checking our blog every 30 minutes for full updates on the roads and public transport. I’ll let you know about any delays, traffic hotspots or roadworks.
You can get in touch if you spot anything, and it’s safe, on 01423 276197.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is all from me today. Again the traffic levels in Harrogate are lower with schools on half term. I will be back tomorrow from 6.30am to keep an eye out for any disruption.
Roads
Congestion around Ripon Road, Otley Road and Wetherby Road but levels of traffic are lower due to schools being off for half term this week.
Road closures:
- A series of road closures near Park View for resurfacing
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- South Field Lane, Tockwith – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
- York Place, Knaresborough
- Main Street, Ripley at junction with Ripon Road
Trains
- The 8.30am Harrogate to Leeds service is expected at 8.34am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Congestion around Ripon Road, Otley Road and Wetherby Road but levels of traffic are lower due to schools being off for half term this week.
Road closures:
- A series of road closures near Park View for resurfacing
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- South Field Lane, Tockwith – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
- York Place, Knaresborough
- Main Street, Ripley at junction with Ripon Road
Trains
- The 8.30am Harrogate to Leeds service is expected at 8.34am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8am – Full Update
Congestion around Ripon Road, Otley Road and Wetherby Road but levels of traffic are lower due to schools being off for half term this week.
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Are you stuck in traffic or spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- A series of road closures near Park View for resurfacing
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- South Field Lane, Tockwith – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
- York Place, Knaresborough
- Main Street, Ripley at junction with Ripon Road
Trains
- The 8.30am Harrogate to Leeds service is expected at 8.34am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Are you stuck in traffic or spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- A series of road closures near Park View for resurfacing
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- South Field Lane, Tockwith – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
- York Place, Knaresborough
- Main Street, Ripley at junction with Ripon Road
Trains
- No late trains after earlier problems on the Harrogate lines
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Are you stuck in traffic or spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- A series of road closures near Park View for resurfacing
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
- South Feild Lane, Tockwith – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
- York Place, Knaresborough
- Main Street, Ripley at junction with Ripon Road
Trains
- The 7.09am Harrogate to York service is now expected at 7.14am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Are you stuck in traffic or spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Wayside Avenue near Wetherby Road – road closure for resurfacing
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
- South Feild Lane, Tockwith – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
- York Place, Knaresborough
- Main Street, Ripley at junction with Ripon Road
Trains
- No problems so far from Harrrogate to all stations
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning and welcome back to the traffic and travel blog, it’s Connor with you today to help make your journey as smooth as possible.
Keep checking our blog every 30 minutes for full updates on the roads and public transport. I’ll let you know about any delays, traffic hotspots or roadworks.
You can get in touch if you spot anything, and it’s safe, on 01423 276197.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is all from me this morning. It was a fairly quiet morning on the roads today with schools out for half term but there have been some issues on the railway. I will be back from 6.30am tomorrow.
Roads
The roads are looking busy in some areas this morning so look out for congestion here:
- Wetherby Road, heavy traffic heading towards the town centre between Forest Lane and Hookstone Chase
- Ripon Road, heavy traffic near the construction works close to the Co-op petrol station
- Knaresborough Road, busy heading towards the town centre from the level crossing
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
- South Feild Lane, Tockwith – road closure
Temporary lights:
- A series of works on the B6165 between Ripley and Bedlam
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
- York Place, Knaresborough
- Main Street, Ripley at junction with Ripon Road
Trains
- The 8.30am Harrogate to Leeds is now expected at 8.34am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking busy in some areas this morning so look out for congestion here:
- Wetherby Road, heavy traffic heading towards the town centre between Forest Lane and Hookstone Chase
- Ripon Road, heavy traffic near the construction works close to the Co-op petrol station
- Knaresborough Road, busy heading towards the town centre from the level crossing
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
- South Feild Lane, Tockwith – road closure
Temporary lights:
- A series of works on the B6165 between Ripley and Bedlam
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
- York Place, Knaresborough
- Main Street, Ripley at junction with Ripon Road
Trains
- The 8.30am Harrogate to Leeds is now expected at 8.34am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking busy in some areas this morning so look out for congestion here:
- Wetherby Road, heavy traffic heading towards the town centre between Forest Lane and Hookstone Chase
- Ripon Road, heavy traffic near the construction works close to the Co-op petrol station
- Knaresborough Road, busy heading towards the town centre from the level crossing
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
- South Feild Lane, Tockwith – road closure
Temporary lights:
- A series of works on the B6165 between Ripley and Bedlam
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
- York Place, Knaresborough
- Main Street, Ripley at junction with Ripon Road
Trains
- The 8.30am Harrogate to Leeds is now expected at 8.33am
- The 8.21am Harrogate to York is now expected at 8.23am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Are you stuck in traffic or spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
- South Feild Lane, Tockwith – road closure
Temporary lights:
- A series of works on the B6165 between Ripley and Bedlam
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
- York Place, Knaresborough
- Main Street, Ripley at junction with Ripon Road
Trains
- The 7.24am Harrogate to Leeds is now expected at 7.27am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Are you stuck in traffic or spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
- South Feild Lane, Tockwith – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
- York Place, Knaresborough
- Main Street, Ripley at junction with Ripon Road
Trains
- The 7.24am Harrogate to Leeds is now expected at 7.27am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Are you stuck in traffic or spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
- South Feild Lane, Tockwith – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
- York Place, Knaresborough
- Main Street, Ripley at junction with Ripon Road
Trains
- The 6.41am Harrogate to York is now expected at 6.51am
- The 7.09am Harrogate to York is now expected at 7.16am
- The 6.03am Harrogate to Leeds is now expected at 6.13am – due to late train in front of this one
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelHappy Thursday and good morning. It’s Connor with you for the final time this week on the traffic and travel desk to help with your commute.
There are a few road closures and temporary lights in place across the district, make sure you check our lists in case you need to leave a few minutes earlier.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is all from me this week on the traffic and travel desk. I am heading over to the news desk now. Leah will be back with you tomorrow from 6.30am.
Roads
The roads are starting to become quite busy this morning as people drive through Harrogate and Knaresborough to get to work and school. Look out for these areas:
- Heavy bumper to bumper traffic on the A59 Skipton Road between Bilton Lane and Claro Road
- Heavy bumper to bumper traffic on the A661 Wetherby Road between Forest Lane and Empress Roundabout
- Heavy traffic on the A61 Ripon Road around the construction works close to Jennyfield Drive
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are starting to become quite busy this morning as people drive through Harrogate and Knaresborough to get to work and school. Look out for these areas:
- Heavy bumper to bumper traffic on the A59 Skipton Road between Bilton Lane and Claro Road
- Heavy bumper to bumper traffic on the A661 Wetherby Road between Forest Lane and Empress Roundabout
- Heavy traffic on the A61 Ripon Road around the construction works close to Jennyfield Drive
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are starting to become quite busy this morning as people drive through Harrogate and Knaresborough to get to work and school. Look out for these areas:
- Heavy traffic on the A59 Skipton Road between Bilton Lane and Claro Road
- Heavy traffic on the A661 Wetherby Road between Forest Lane and Empress Roundabout
- Heavy traffic on the A61 Ripon Road around the construction works close to Jennyfield Drive
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning and a happy Wednesday to you. It’s Connor returning to the traffic and travel desk once again to help with your commute.
There are a few road closures and temporary lights in place across the district, make sure you check our lists in case you need to leave a few minutes earlier.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is all from me this morning. I will be back tomorrow bright and early from 6.30am with all your traffic and travel news. Have a good day.
Roads
The roads in the Harrogate district are starting to look busy this morning, particularly around those areas where there are construction works in place.
- Heavy traffic on Wetherby Road between the Kestrel Roundabout and Hookstone Chase junction
- Heavy traffic on the A59 High Street in Knaresborough
- Heavy bumper to bumper traffic on Skipton Road between Woodfield Road and Empress Roundabout
- Heavy traffic on Ripon Road between New Park Roundabout and the Oakdale Avenue junction
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads in the Harrogate district are starting to look busy this morning, particularly around those areas where there are construction works in place.
- Heavy traffic on Wetherby Road between the Kestrel Roundabout and Hookstone Chase junction
- Heavy traffic on the A59 High Street in Knaresborough
- Heavy bumper to bumper traffic on Skipton Road between Woodfield Road and Empress Roundabout
- Heavy traffic on Ripon Road between New Park Roundabout and the Oakdale Avenue junction
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
The roads in the Harrogate district are starting to look busy this morning, particularly around those areas where there are construction works in place.
- Heavy traffic on Wetherby Road between the Kestrel Roundabout and Hookstone Chase junction
- Heavy bumper to bumper traffic on Skipton Road between Woodfield Road and Empress Roundabout
- Heavy traffic on Ripon Road between New Park Roundabout and the Oakdale Avenue junction
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads in the Harrogate district are starting to look busy this morning, particularly around those areas where there are construction works in place.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road and Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelA very good morning to you today on this autumnal Tuesday. It’s Connor returning to the traffic and travel desk hoping to help with your commute.
There are a few road closures and temporary lights in place across the district, make sure you check our lists in case you need to leave a few minutes earlier.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is all from me this morning. I will be back tomorrow bright and early from 6.30am with all your traffic and travel news. Have a good day.
Roads
- Bumper to bumper traffic on the A658 near Follifoot this morning
- Heavy traffic on A661 Wetherby Road in Harrogate from Kestrel roundabout to Hookstone Chase junction
- Bumper to bumper traffic on A59 Skipton Road from Bilton Lane to Empress roundabout
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Roadand Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- The 24 is unable to serve stops on Broofield and Clink Bank due to road closures near Hampswhaite

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
- Bumper to bumper traffic on the A658 near Follifoot this morning
- Heavy traffic on A661 Wetherby Road in Harrogate from Kestrel roundabout to Hookstone Chase junction
- Bumper to bumper traffic on A59 Skipton Road from Bilton Lane to Empress roundabout
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Roadand Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- The 24 is unable to serve stops on Broofield and Clink Bank due to road closures near Hampswhaite
8am – Full Update
Roads
- Bumper to bumper traffic on the A658 near Follifoot this morning
- Heavy traffic on A661 Wetherby Road in Harrogate from Kestrel roundabout to Hookstone Chase junction
- Bumper to bumper traffic on A59 Skipton Road from Bilton Lane to Empress roundabout
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Roadand Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- The 24 is unable to serve stops on Broofield and Clink Bank due to road closures near Hampswhaite
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Roadand Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- The 24 is unable to serve stops on Broofield and Clink Bank due to road closures near Hampswhaite
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Roadand Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- Due to a fault, all customer information screens and announcements are not working at Harrogate station. Speak to a member of staff if you require assistance
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – temporary one way system
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – still in place after delays
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Roadand Main Street, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning it’s Suzannah back with you today. I’m here to give you all the road and rail updates you need this morning.
There are a few road closures and temporary lights in place across the district, make sure you check our lists in case you need to leave a few minutes earlier.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road heading coming from Kestrel roundabout towards Empress – 10 minute delay
- Knaresborough Road up the hill from Knaresborough to Starbeck – seven minute delay
Traffic is building:
- Skipton Road heading down towards the Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road heading south through Killinghall – due to roadworks
- Ripon Road around New Park roundabout – due to roadworks
- Knaresborough high street
- Harrogate Road, from North Rigton, heading onto Buttersyke Bar roundabout
- York Road, both ways, near Boroughbridge
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall
- Harewood
Temporary lights:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- 9.05 train from Harrogate to York – two minute delay – 9.07
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
Traffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road heading down towards the Empress roundabout – six-minute delay
- Wetherby Road heading coming from Kestrel roundabout towards Empress – six-minute delay
Traffic is building:
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Harrogate Road, from North Rigton, heading onto Buttersyke Bar roundabout
- Ripon Road heading south through Killinghall – due to roadworks
- Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall
- Harewood
Temporary lights:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Traffic Hotspots:
- Harewood – six-minute delay
Traffic is building:
- Wetherby Road heading coming from Kestrel roundabout
- Skipton Road heading down towards the Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Harrogate Road, from North Rigton, heading onto Buttersyke Bar roundabout
- Ripon Road heading south through Killinghall – due to roadworks
- Harewood
Temporary lights:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are getting busier in the usual spots but no hotspots just yet. If you see any delays or disruption, let me know.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- 7.51 train from Harrogate to York – 12 minute delay – 8.03 due to a delayed crew
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- 7.51 train from Harrogate to York – 9 minute delay – 8.00
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- 6.32 train from Harrogate to Leeds – 10 minute delay – 6.42 due to a delayed crew
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelA very good morning to you. It’s Connor covering for Suzannah today. Keep checking back for all of your rail and road updates.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is all from me this morning. I am heading over to the news desk now. Suzannah will be back with you from 6.30am tomorrow to bring you all the latest on the roads and rail.
Roads
The roads are starting to become busy this morning with delays of up to nine minutes on Google Maps. Watch out around these areas:
- Ripon Road around Killinghall and near the Shell and Coop petrol stations
- Wetherby Road between Kestrel Roundabout and Hookstone Chase
- Skipton Road between New Park Roundabout and Empress Roundabout
- A59 York Road in Knaresborough is heavily congested
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time after earlier problems
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are starting to become busy this morning with delays of up to nine minutes on Google Maps. Watch out around these areas:
- Ripon Road around Killinghall and near the Shell and Coop petrol stations
- Wetherby Road between Kestrel Roundabout and Hookstone Chase
- Skipton Road between New Park Roundabout and Empress Roundabout
- A59 York Road in Knaresborough is heavily congested
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time after earlier problems
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are starting to become busy this morning with delays of up to nine minutes on Google Maps. Watch out around these areas:
- Ripon Road around Killinghall and near the Shell and Coop petrol stations
- Wetherby Road between Kestrel Roundabout and Hookstone Chase
- Skipton Road between New Park Roundabout and Empress Roundabout
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time after earlier problems
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are starting to become busy this morning, particularly around these areas:
- Ripon Road around Killinghall
- Wetherby Road between Kestrel Roundabout and Hookstone Chase
- Skipton Road between New Park Roundabout and Empress Roundabout
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time after earlier problems
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
- The 7.09am Harrogate to York service is now due two minutes late
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. Spotted something? Give me a call.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- New – Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- New – North Park Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World – these should be gone by tomorrow as the works are scheduled to finish at midnight
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – causing plenty of congestion
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning, it’s Suzannah with you on this wet and windy morning. I’ll have all the road and transport updates for you so keep popping in to stay up-to-date.
The roads and pavements are rather wet this morning, so take care walking and driving.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road towards the Empress roundabout – 12 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road heading past Yorkshire Showground
- Ripon Road at the New Park roundabout heading south into Harrogate
- Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck towards Empress roundabout
- Boroughbridge Road near Bar Lane and the Kia Garage – due to roadworks
- Bond End, Knaresborough, onto the High Street
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – due to roadworks
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Harewood
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- 9.05 train from Harrogate to York – two minute delay – 9.07
- All other trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road towards the Empress roundabout
- Wetherby Road heading past Yorkshire Showground
- Ripon Road at the New Park roundabout heading south into Harrogate
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck towards Empress roundabout
- Boroughbridge Road near Bar Lane and the Kia Garage – due to roadworks
- Bond End, Knaresborough, onto the High Street
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – due to roadworks
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Harewood
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All other trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road towards the Empress roundabout
- Wetherby Road heading past Yorkshire Showground
- Ripon Road at the New Park roundabout heading south into Harrogate
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Boroughbridge Road near Bar Lane and the Kia Garage – due to roadworks
- Bond End, Knaresborough, onto the High Street
- Ripon Road, Killinghall – due to roadworks
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Harewood
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All other trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road towards the Empress roundabout
- Boroughbridge Road near Bar Lane and the Kia Garage – due to roadworks
- Ripon Road at the New Park roundabout heading south into Harrogate
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All other trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are still looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. If you spot any disruption, give me a call on 01423 276197.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet. If you spot any disruption, give me a call on 01423 276197.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Bogs Lane, Starbeck – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
- New Road, Scotton
Trains
- 6.41 train from Harrogate to York – four-minute delay – 6.45
- All other trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds
- Other buses look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning to you and happy Friday and welcome back once again to the traffic and travel blog. It’s Leah with you once again today.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
That is it from me this morning. I will be back with updates on Monday. Have a lovely weekend.
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate district. Drivers heading to York from Harrogate should watch out for temporary lights at Kirk Hammerton.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase – 14 minute delay
- Skipton Road – 12 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road at junction with Skipton Road
- A59 between Kirk Hammerton and Nun Monkton
- Knaresborough Road towards Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough
- Oatlands Drive
- York Place
- Park Street at junction with Westgate, Ripon
- Leeds Road at junction with Hookstone Road
- Otley road, towards Prince of Wales roundabout
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.

8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate district. However drivers heading to York from Harrogate should watch out for temporary lights at Kirk Hammerton.
Traffic Hotspots:
- A59 between Kirk Hammerton and Nun Monkton – 5 minute delay
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase – 6 minute delay
- Skipton Road – 12 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road at junction with Skipton Road
- Knaresborough Road towards Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate district. However drivers heading to York from Harrogate should watch out for temporary lights at Kirk Hammerton.
Traffic Hotspots:
- A59 between Kirk Hammerton and Nun Monkton – 5 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Ripon Road at junction with Skipton Road
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Skipton Road
- Knaresborough Road towards Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate district. However drivers heading to York from Harrogate should watch out for temporary lights at Kirk Hammerton.
Traffic is building here:
- A59 between Kirk Hammerton and Nun Monkton
- Ripon Road at junction with Skipton Road
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7am – Full Update
Roads
No issues on the roads in the Harrogate district just yet. However drivers heading to York from Harrogate should watch out for temporary lights at Kirk Hammerton.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
6:30am – Full Update
Roads
No issues on the roads in the Harrogate district just yet. However drivers heading to York from Harrogate should watch out for temporary lights at Kirk Hammerton.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Clockhill Field Lane, Whixley- road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Kia Garage
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.