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9am – Full Update
That is it from me this morning. I will be back with you on Monday morning with regular updates of the traffic and travel in the district. Have a lovely weekend.
RoadsThe roads are starting to get busier this morning, keep an eye on the blog to see how it goes today.
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Forest Lane Head
- A59 towards A1, towards Harrogate
- A61, Bishop Monkton Moor
- Kings Road at junction with Ripon Road
- Skipton Road towards Empress Roundabout
- Leeds Road, Pannal
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until next Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
Temporary lights
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Rhodes Drive, Harrogate- thanks to Andy for your report
- Chane Lane at junction with Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough -thanks to Simon for your report
Trains
- 07:37 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:23
Buses
- There is a temporary timetable for the 36 due to a shortage of bus drivers. Find the new timetable here
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are starting to get busier this morning, keep an eye on the blog to see how it goes today.
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Forest Lane Head
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until next Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
Temporary lights
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Rhodes Drive, Harrogate- thanks to Andy for your report
- Chane Lane at junction with Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough -thanks to Simon for your report
Trains
- 07:37 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:23
Buses
- There is a temporary timetable for the 36 due to a shortage of bus drivers. Find the new timetable here
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are starting to get busier this morning, keep an eye on the blog to see how it goes today.
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Forest Lane Head
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until next Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
Temporary lights
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Rhodes Drive, Harrogate- thanks to Andy for your report
- Chane Lane at junction with Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough -thanks to Simon for your report
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- There is a temporary timetable for the 36 due to a shortage of bus drivers. Find the new timetable here
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking quiet so far this morning with schools still away for the summer holiday. But, keep an eye on the blog to see how it goes today.
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until next Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
Temporary lights
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Rhodes Drive, Harrogate- thanks to Andy for your report
- Chane Lane at junction with Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough -thanks to Simon for your report
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- There is a temporary timetable for the 36 due to a shortage of bus drivers. Find the new timetable here
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

7am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking quiet so far this morning with schools still away for the summer holiday. But, keep an eye on the blog to see how it goes today.
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until next Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
Temporary lights
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- There is a temporary timetable for the 36 due to a shortage of bus drivers. Find the new timetable here
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking quiet so far this morning with schools still away for the summer holiday. But, keep an eye on the blog to see how it goes today.
Road closures:
- North Park Road – partly closed for street light replacements until next Friday
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive – road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate – road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
Temporary lights
- Skipton Road near junction with Ripon Road
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- There is a temporary timetable for the 36 due to a shortage of bus drivers. Find the new timetable here
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
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