Good morning and welcomes back. It’s Connor here this morning with 15-minute updates on the road and rail links near you.
There are a number of continuing temporary traffic lights this morning worth keeping an eye on.
These blogs, brought to you by The HACS Group, are to keep you updated as the district’s roads get busier.
If you see anything please get in touch, if it is safe to do so, on 01423 276197 or via social media.
9am – Full Update
RoadsThat is all from me today, I am heading over to the news desk now. Leah will be back with you from 6.30am tomorrow. The roads are looking okay so far this morning, keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots:
- Ripon Road near Ripley looks to be busy this morning, particularly southbound in the direction of Harrogate
- Traffic is heavy at Wetherby Road between Forest Lane and the Empress roundabout
- Skipton Road is very busy near Bilton due to construction works and temporary lights at the ESSO petrol station
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oakdale near Oakdale Golf Club
- Otley Road from Beckwithshaw in the direction of Otley is closed
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Knaresborough Road towards Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road near Ferrensby
Trains
- Trains appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations after earlier problems
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations

8.45am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking okay so far this morning, keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots:
- Ripon Road near Ripley looks to be busy this morning, particularly southbound in the direction of Harrogate
- Traffic is heavy at Wetherby Road between Forest Lane and the Empress roundabout
- Skipton Road is very busy near Bilton due to construction works and temporary lights at the ESSO petrol station
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oakdale near Oakdale Golf Club
- Otley Road from Beckwithshaw in the direction of Otley is closed
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Knaresborough Road towards Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road near Ferrensby
Trains
- Trains appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations after earlier problems
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
8.30am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking okay so far this morning, keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots:
- Ripon Road near Ripley looks to be busy this morning, particularly southbound in the direction of Harrogate
- Traffic is heavy at Wetherby Road between Forest Lane and the Empress roundabout
- Skipton Road is very busy near Bilton due to construction works and temporary lights at the ESSO petrol station
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oakdale near Oakdale Golf Club
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Knaresborough Road towards Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road near Ferrensby
Trains
- Trains appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations after earlier problems
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
8.15am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking okay so far this morning, keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots:
- Ripon Road near Ripley looks to be busy this morning, particularly southbound in the direction of Harrogate
- Traffic is heavy at Wetherby Road between Forest Lane and the Empress roundabout
- Skipton Road is very busy near Bilton due to construction works and temporary lights at the ESSO petrol station
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oakdale near Oakdale Golf Club
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Knaresborough Road towards Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road near Ferrensby
Trains
- Trains appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations after earlier problems
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking okay so far this morning, keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots:
- Ripon Road near Ripley looks to be busy this morning, particularly southbound in the direction of Harrogate
- Traffic is heavy at Wetherby Road between Forest Lane and the Empress roundabout
- Skipton Road is very busy near Bilton due to construction works and temporary lights at the ESSO petrol station
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oakdale near Oakdale Golf Club
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Knaresborough Road towards Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road near Ferrensby
Trains
- Trains appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations after earlier problems
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7.45am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking okay so far this morning, keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots.
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oakdale near Oakdale Golf Club
- Skipton Road near Roberts Crescent, near ESSO petrol station
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Knaresborough Road towards Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road near Ferrensby
Trains
- 7.51am Harrogate to York service is now due at 7.53am
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking okay so far this morning, keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots.
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oakdale near Oakdale Golf Club
- Skipton Road near Roberts Crescent, near ESSO petrol station
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Knaresborough Road towards Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road near Ferrensby
Trains
- Trains appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7.15am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking okay so far this morning, keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots.
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oakdale near Oakdale Golf Club
- Skipton Road near Roberts Crescent, near ESSO petrol station
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Knaresborough Road towards Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road near Ferrensby
Trains
- Trains appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking okay so far this morning, keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots.
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oakdale near Oakdale Golf Club
- Skipton Road near Roberts Crescent, near ESSO petrol station
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Knaresborough Road towards Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road near Ferrensby
Trains
- Trains appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
6.45am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking okay so far this morning, keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots.
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oakdale near Oakdale Golf Club
- Skipton Road near Roberts Crescent, near ESSO petrol station
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Follifoot Road both ways from the turning at the Pannal traffic lights
- Hollins Lane, between West Lane and Brookfield, near Hampsthwaite
- Wetherby Road, B6164, near Spofforth Lane at Little Ribston
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Knaresborough Road towards Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road near Ferrensby
Trains
- Trains appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
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 okay so far this morning, keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots.
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oakdale near Oakdale Golf Club
- Skipton Road near Roberts Crescent, near ESSO petrol station
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Follifoot Road both ways from the turning at the Pannal traffic lights
- Hollins Lane, between West Lane and Brookfield, near Hampsthwaite
- Wetherby Road, B6164, near Spofforth Lane at Little Ribston
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Knaresborough Road towards Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road near Ferrensby
Trains
- Trains appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
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