Good morning. It’s Leah with you on this Friday morning, it's is nearly the weekend! The roads have been a little quieter in the last few weeks but make sure to let me know if anything slows you down.
This blog, brought to you by the HACS Group, brings you live travel updates until 9am.
Were you stuck in a jam? Are there some new roadworks on your route? Let’s help everyone have a smoother journey by letting me know so I can add it to the blog.
Please give me a call on 01423 276197 or join our Facebook group ‘Harrogate district traffic and travel’ to give any updates.
9am – Full Update
That is it from me this morning, I will be back with you on Monday from 06.30. Have a lovely weekend.
RoadsThe roads are starting to get busier this morning. Make sure to keep checking in as the morning goes on.
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Wetherby Road between Hookstone Chase and Empress Roundabout
- Leeds Road at junction with Hookstone Road
- Knaresborough Road, Forest Lane Head
- Otley Road at junction with Cold Bath Road
- Bond End, Knaresborough
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Multiple on A59 between Starbeck and Knaresborough
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Pannal Ash roundabout
- A61 Killinghall
Trains
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:53
- 08:30 Harrogate to Leeds is 28 minutes delayed
- 09:23 Harrogate to Leeds is 4 minutes delayed
- 10:05 Harrogate to York is 5 minutes delayed
Buses
- Buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations

8.30am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are starting to get busier this morning. Make sure to keep checking in as the morning goes on.
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Wetherby Road between Hookstone Chase and Empress Roundabout
- Leeds Road at junction with Hookstone Road
- Knaresborough Road, Forest Lane Head
- Otley Road at junction with Cold Bath Road
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Multiple on A59 between Starbeck and Knaresborough
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Pannal Ash roundabout
- A61 Killinghall
Trains
- 06:33 Leeds to York is due at 07:47
- 07:06 Leeds to Knaresborough is due at 07:53
- 07:37 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:23
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:53
- 08:30 Harrogate to Leeds is 18 minutes delayed
Buses
- Buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are starting to get busier this morning. Make sure to keep checking in as the morning goes on.
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Wetherby Road between Hookstone Chase and Empress Roundabout
- Leeds Road at junction with Hookstone Road
- Knaresborough Road, Forest Lane Head
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Multiple on A59 between Starbeck and Knaresborough
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Pannal Ash roundabout
- A61 Killinghall
Trains
- 06:33 Leeds to York is due at 07:47
- 07:06 Leeds to Knaresborough is due at 07:53
- 07:37 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:23
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:53
- 08:30 Harrogate to Leeds is 18 minutes delayed
Buses
- Buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7:30am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking quiet so far this morning. Make sure to keep checking in as the morning goes on.
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Multiple on A59 between Starbeck and Knaresborough
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Pannal Ash roundabout
- A61 Killinghall
Trains
- 06:03 Harrogate to Leeds is due at 06:44
- 07:09 Harrogate to York is delayed by 10 minutes
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:53
- 08:30 Harrogate to Leeds is 4 minutes delayed
Buses
- Buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking quiet so far this morning. Make sure to keep checking in as the morning goes on.
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Multiple on A59 between Starbeck and Knaresborough
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Pannal Ash roundabout
- A61 Killinghall
Trains
- 06:03 Harrogate to Leeds is due at 06:44
- 07:09 Harrogate to York is delayed by 10 minutes
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds is due at 08:53
Buses
- Buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking quiet so far this morning. Make sure to keep checking in as the morning goes on.
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Multiple on A59 between Starbeck and Knaresborough
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Pannal Ash roundabout
- A61 Killinghall
Trains
- Services on the York and Knaresborough and lines are all running on time so far
- 06:03 Harrogate to Leeds is due at 06:44
Buses
- Buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
0