Good morning, 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 this morning, Connor will be back with you tomorrow with regular travel updates.
RoadsTraffic Hotspots:
- Skipton Road - 6 minute
- Wetherby Road - 9 minutes
Traffic is building here:
- Otley Road
- Ripon Road at junction with Skipton Road
- A1 Northbound between J48 and J49
- York Road, Knaresborough
- Knaresborough Road towards Empress roundabout
- Leeds Road, Pannal
- Hookstone Drive
- Pannal Ash Road
- Kirkby Road, Ripon
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
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Pool Lane, Nun Monkton - 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
- 07:45 Leeds to York is due at 09:00
- 09:05 Harrogate to York is due at 09:07
- 09:45 Harrogate to Leeds is due at 09:54
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:
Traffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- A1 Northbound between J48 and J49
- York Road, Knaresborough
- Knaresborough Road towards Empress roundabout
- 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
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Pool Lane, Nun Monkton - 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
- 08:21 Harrogate to York is due at 08:38
- 08:30 Harrogate to Leeds is due at 08:33
- 08:45 Harrogate to Knaresborough is due at 08:48
- 09:45 Harrogate to Leeds is due at 09:50
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
Roads2 lanes closed on the A1 Northbound between junction 48 and 49 due to a collision -
14 minute delayTraffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Skipton Road towards the Empress roundabout
- York Road, Knaresborough
- Knaresborough Road towards Empress roundabout
- 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
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Pool Lane, Nun Monkton - 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
- 07:37 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:23
- 07:46 Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled
- 07:51 Harrogate to York is expected at 07:55
- 08:21 Harrogate to York is due at 08:33
- 08:30 Harrogate to Leeds is due at 08:32
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
Roads2 lanes closed on the A1 Northbound between junction 48 and 49 due to a collision -
10 minute delayTraffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Skipton Road towards the 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
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Pool Lane, Nun Monkton - 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
- 06:55 Harrogate to Leeds is expected at 07:23
- 07:24 Harrogate to Leeds is expected at 07:30
- 07:46 Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled
- 08:21 Harrogate to York is due at 08:30
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
Roads2 lanes closed on the A1 Northbound between junction 48 and 49 due to a collision -
7 minute delayRoad 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
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Pool Lane, Nun Monkton - 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
- 06:55 Harrogate to Leeds is expected at 07:08
- 07:46 Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled
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
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Pool Lane, Nun Monkton - 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
- 06:55 Harrogate to Leeds is expected at 07:08
- 07:46 Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled
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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