Good morning and happy Tuesday. It's Suzannah with you again this morning offering frequent travel alerts to try and make your journey as smooth as possible.
I’ll let you know about roadworks, delayed buses and any traffic hotspots that could cause you delays.
If you spot anything, and it is safe to do so, give me a call on 01423 276197 and we can help other commuters too.
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9am – Full Update
RoadsTraffic hotspots:
- Wetherby Road from Kestrel roundabout to Woodlands - five minute delay
- Otley Road coming down past Pannal Ash Road
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Boroughbridge Road near the Kia garage - due to roadworks
Traffic is building here:
- J47 on the A1 (M) coming off at Knaresborough
- Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall
- Around Pannal traffic lights, near Costa Coffee
- Buttersyke Bar roundabout, all entrances
- Otley Road heading to the Oaker Bank junction with the A59
- Ripon city centre
Temporary lights:
- Drury Lane, Pannal
- Wetherby Road, Harrogate
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- York Road, Knaresborough, near chain Lane
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Dallamires Lane, Ripon
Trains
- 9.05 Harrogate to York - two minute delay - 9.07
- 9.23 Harrogate to Leeds - four minute delay - 9.27
- There are no problems on the Harrogate to York, Leeds or Knaresborough lines
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 from Kestrel roundabout to Woodlands - 13 minute delay
- Skipton Road down towards Empress roundabout - 10 minute delay
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck - five minute delay
- Boroughbridge Road near the Kia garage - due to roadworks - six minute delay
Traffic is building here:
- J47 on the A1 (M) coming off at Knaresborough
- Around Pannal traffic lights, near Costa Coffee
- Buttersyke Bar roundabout, all entrances
- Otley Road heading to the Oaker Bank junction with the A59
Road closures:
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- 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
- 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:
- Drury Lane, Pannal
- Wetherby Road, Harrogate
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- York Road, Knaresborough, near chain Lane
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Dallamires Lane, Ripon
Trains
- There are no problems on the Harrogate to York, Leeds or Knaresborough lines
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:
- Skipton Road down towards Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck
- Around Pannal traffic lights, near Costa Coffee
- Otley Road heading to the Oaker Bank junction with the A59
- Boroughbridge Road near the Kia garage - due to roadworks
Road closures:
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- 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
- 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:
- Drury Lane, Pannal
- Wetherby Road, Harrogate
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- York Road, Knaresborough, near chain Lane
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Dallamires Lane, Ripon
Trains
- There are no problems on the Harrogate to York, Leeds or Knaresborough lines
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 in its usual spots around the district, but no major delays yet. Keep an eye on the blog.
Road closures:
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- 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
- 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:
- Drury Lane, Pannal
- Wetherby Road, Harrogate
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- York Road, Knaresborough, near chain Lane
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Dallamires Lane, Ripon
Trains
- There are no problems on the Harrogate to York, Leeds or Knaresborough lines
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 looking quiet so far this morning, with no hotspots just yet.
Road closures:
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- 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
- 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:
- Drury Lane, Pannal
- Wetherby Road, Harrogate
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- York Road, Knaresborough, near chain Lane
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Dallamires Lane, Ripon
Trains
- There are no problems on the Harrogate to York, Leeds or Knaresborough lines
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:
- Leadhall Lane, Harrogate – road closure
- 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
- 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:
- Drury Lane, Pannal
- Wetherby Road, Harrogate
- Ripon Road just south of Ripley
- Otley Road near Pharmall Ltd
- York Road, Knaresborough, near chain Lane
- Cold Bath Road in Harrogate
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Green Lane near Ashville College
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Boroughbridge Road, near the Kia Garage
- Dallamires Lane, Ripon
Trains
- There are no problems on the Harrogate to York, Leeds or Knaresborough lines
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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