Good morning, happy Friday. It’s Leah with you today 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 is it from me today. I will be back with you on Monday with Regular updates from 06.30.
RoadsTraffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road towards Empress roundabout - 9 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- Knaresborough Road towards Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Leeds Road at junction with Hookstone Road
- Otley Road, Harrogate
- York Place, Knaresborough
- Cold Bath Road towards Otley Road
- Forest Moor Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
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
- Boroughbridge High Street
Trains
- 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:
- Wetherby Road towards Empress roundabout - 7 minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Leeds Road, Pannal
- Otley Road, Harrogate
- York Place, Knaresborough
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
- Boroughbridge High Street
Trains
- 08:30 Harrogate to Leeds is due at 08:35
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 this morning, with no hotspots just yet.
Traffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road towards Empress roundabout
- Skipton Road at junction with Claro Road
- Ripon Road towards junction with Skipton Road
- Leeds Road Pannal
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
- Boroughbridge High Street
Trains
- 08:30 Harrogate to Leeds is due at 08:35
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 building this morning, with no hotspots just yet.
Traffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road towards Empress roundabout
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
- Boroughbridge High Street
Trains
- 07:24 Harrogate to Leeds i expected at 07:30
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 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
- Boroughbridge High Street
Trains
- 06:41 Harrogate to York is running 2 minutes late
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
- Boroughbridge High Street
Trains
- 06:41 Harrogate to York is running 2 minutes late
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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