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23
Nov 2022
Harrogate train line blocked due to flooding in morning of travel misery
Rail operator Northern has said all train lines between Harrogate and Leeds are blocked due to flooding.
Persistent rain has fallen this morning across the district, where a hosepipe ban remains in place due to an ongoing drought.
The wet conditions have heightened the usual traffic problems on main routes in and out of Harrogate.
But commuters are worse hit, following Northern's announcement shortly after 10.30am today.
https://twitter.com/northernassist/status/1595366257821421568
Northern said trains running through these stations will be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Motorists have also faced delays on the usual routes. Traffic in Spofforth has been particularly bad due to a vehicle hitting Spofforth Bridge on the A661.
The wall of the damaged bridge in Spofforth.
Four-way traffic lights at the Kirk Deighton junction have also contributed to delays.
The rain is forecast to end this afternoon.
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