Good morning, we made it to the end of another week! I'm back for the final time this week with updates every 15 minutes to let you know what the transport links are like near you.
These 15 minute updates, brought to you by The HACS group, aim to keep the Harrogate district moving during the week.
If you spot anything, please get in touch via contact@thestrayferret.co.uk or on our Facebook page ‘Harrogate district traffic and travel’.
9am - Full Update
That's it from me this week, thank you for getting involved.
Connor will be back with you on Monday from 6.30am. Have a lovely weekend.
RoadsTraffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road near Bilton Grange Primary School - six minute delays
- Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Wetherby Road
- Leeds Road, Harrogate, at the traffic lights for M&S Harrogate
- Starbeck High Street
- Otley Road, Harrogate, near Harlow Moor Road - due to ongoing construction works
- High Street and York Road, Knaresborough
- Bond End, Knaresborough
- Otley Road heading into Killinghall
- Spring Road, Boroughbridge, near the primary school
Temporary traffic lights in place:
- Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough High Street
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
- Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

8.45am - Full Update
RoadsTraffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road near Bilton Grange Primary School - six minute delays
- Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Wetherby Road
- Green Lane and Yew Tree Lane near Ashville College
- Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 from North Rigton
- Ripon Road and King's Road near the Royal Hall
- Otley Road heading into Killinghall
- Ripon city centre, particularly around Low Skellgate
- Minskip Road, Boroughbridge
- Bond End, Knaresborough
Temporary traffic lights in place:
- Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough High Street
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
- Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive
Trains
- The 8.17 service from Harrogate to Leeds has been cancelled due to a fault on the train. It will not continue to Hornbeam or Pannal
- Other services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.
8.30am - Full Update
RoadsTraffic Hotspots:
- Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Skipton Road, Harrogate
- Wetherby Road
- Starbeck High Street
- Bond End, Knaresborough
- Main Street, Scotton
- B6161 Pot Bank heading north out of Beckwithshaw
- Minskip Road, Harrogate
Temporary traffic lights in place:
- Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough High Street
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
- Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive
Trains
- The 8.17 service from Harrogate to Leeds has been cancelled due to a fault on the train. It will not continue to Hornbeam or Pannal.
- Other services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.
8.15am - Full Update
RoadsTraffic Hotspots:
- Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Skipton Road, Harrogate
- Wetherby Road
- Leeds Road, Harrogate, at the traffic lights for M&S Harrogate
- A661 Harrogate Road coming out of Spofforth, both ways
- Starbeck High Street
Temporary traffic lights in place:
- Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough High Street
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
- Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.
8am - Full Update
RoadsTraffic Hotspots:
- Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Wetherby Road, near Hookstone Chase
- Pannal
- Otley Road, Harrogate, near Harlow Moor Road - due to ongoing construction works
- Otley Road heading into Killinghall
- A61 going through Wormald Green
- Ripon city centre
- York Road, Knaresborough, near Alder Avenue
Temporary traffic lights in place:
- Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough High Street
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
- Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.
7.45am - Full Update
RoadsTraffic Hotspots:
- Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Skipton Road, Harrogate
- Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate - due to ongoing construction works
- Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 from North Rigton
Temporary traffic lights in place:
- Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough High Street
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
- Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.
7.30am - Full Update
RoadsTraffic Hotspots:
- Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road
- Wetherby Road
- Leeds Road, Harrogate, at the traffic lights for M&S Harrogate
- Ripon Road near the Royal Hall
- Otley Road heading into Killinghall
- Ripon city centre, particularly around Low Skellgate
- York Road, Knaresborough, near Alder Avenue
Temporary traffic lights in place:
- Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough High Street
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
- Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.
7.15am - Full Update
RoadsTraffic Hotspots:
- Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways
Traffic is building in these areas:
- York Road, Knaresborough, near Swallowtail Way
- Otley Road, Harrogate, near Harlow Moor Road - due to ongoing construction works
- Leeds Road, Harrogate, at the traffic lights fort M&S Harrogate
- Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Claro Road
Temporary traffic lights in place:
- Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough High Street
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
- Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.
7am - Full Update
RoadsTraffic Hotspots:
- Dishforth Road, near Ripon, from New Road to Strait Lane – road closure both ways
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Skipton Road, Harrogate, near Dragon Road
- Knaresborough Road, near Halfords Harrogate - due to ongoing construction works
- Leeds Road, Harrogate, at the traffic lights fort M&S Harrogate
- Buttersyke Bar roundabout, particularly coming from the A658 from North Rigton
Temporary traffic lights in place:
- Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough High Street
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
- Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.
6.45am - Full Update
RoadsThe roads are continuing to look clear so far this morning.
Be aware of a continuing
road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.
Temporary traffic lights in place:
- Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough High Street
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
- Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.
6.30am - Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking pretty clear so far this morning.
Be aware of a continuing
road closure on Dishforth Road, near Ripon, going both ways from New Road to Strait Lane.
Temporary traffic lights in place:
- Otley Road, Harrogate, from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough High Street
- Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, near the Texaco Garage and Bar Lane
- Studley Road on B6265, Ripon, at Mallorie Park Drive
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate to York, Knaresborough and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.
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