Good morning, how are you today? It's Suzannah with you again with updates every 30 minutes on the roads and public transport services you use.
There have been a few train delays and cancellations this week so make sure you keep checking in for any that may affect you.
These blogs, brought to you by The HACS Group, aim to keep the district running smoothly.
If you get stuck in traffic or spot something, and it is safe, then give me a call on 01423 276197.
9am - Full Update
That's it from me today, Leah will be with you tomorrow. Enjoy the rest of your week.
RoadsTraffic hotspots:
- Wetherby Road around the Woodlands junction - 11 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road heading down to Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough Road heading up the hill from Knaresborough into Starbeck
- York Place heading towards Empress roundabout
- Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall
- Ripon Road heading through roadworks near Co-Op garage
- Boroughbridge Road near the KIA Garage – due to roadworks
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Harewood
- Ripon city centre
- B6265, Pateley Bridge, passed The Royal Oak
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
RoadsTraffic hotspots:
- Skipton Road towards Empress roundabout - eight minute delay
- Wetherby Road around the Woodlands junction - nine minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Knaresborough Road heading up the hill from Knaresborough into Starbeck
- York Place heading towards Empress roundabout
- Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall
- Bond End, Knaresborough
- Coming onto A1 (M) at J47 from the east near Green Hammerton
- Ripon Road going south over the bridge before Killinghall
- Boroughbridge Road near the KIA Garage – due to roadworks
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Harewood
- Ripon city centre
- B6265, Pateley Bridge, passed The Royal Oak
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
8am - Full Update
RoadsTraffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road around the Woodlands junction
- Knaresborough Road heading up the hill from Knaresborough into Starbeck
- Skipton Road towards Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road heading south through Ripley
- Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee
- Coming onto A1 (M) at J47 from the east near Green Hammerton
- Boroughbridge Road near the KIA Garage – due to roadworks
- Harewood
- Ripon city centre
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
RoadsTraffic is starting to build in the usual spots around Harrogate town centre but everywhere else looks ok. Keep an eye on our updates.
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

7am - Full Update
RoadsThe roads are still quiet so far this morning they tend to get busier over the next hour so keep an eye on our updates.
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
6.30am - Full Update
RoadsThe 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
- 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
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