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9am – Full Update
That is all from me this morning. Hopefully you found the service helpful. We really do appreciate when people send us any reports, it makes a big difference for other drivers. I am heading over to the news desk now but Leah will be back with you tomorrow morning.
RoadsThe roads are quieter with schools on holiday but there are a few areas to look out for this morning. As well as the road closures and temporary lights, our traffic system is showing congestion on Wetherby Road.
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Vernon Road Harrogate, just off Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive - road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate - road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near the junction with Kings Road - thanks to Jodie for your report
- Multiple on Knaresborough Road between Starbeck and Knaresborough
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
Trains
- No problems to report on the trains after earlier delays.
Buses
- There is a temporary timetable for the 36 due to a shortage of bus drivers. Find the new timetable here.

8.30am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are quieter with schools on holiday but there are a few areas to look out for this morning. As well as the road closures and temporary lights, our traffic system is showing congestion on Wetherby Road, Skipton Road and A59 High Street in Starbeck.
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Vernon Road Harrogate, just off Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive - road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate - road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near the junction with Kings Road - thanks to Jodie for your report
- Multiple on Knaresborough Road between Starbeck and Knaresborough
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
Trains
- The 8.45am Harrogate to Knaresborough service has been delayed until 8.48am.
Buses
- There is a temporary timetable for the 36 due to a shortage of bus drivers. Find the new timetable here.
8am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are quieter with schools on holiday but there are a few areas to look out for this morning. As well as the road closures and temporary lights, our traffic system is showing congestion on Skipton Road, Harrogate Road near North Rigton and Wetherby Road.
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Vernon Road Harrogate, just off Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive - road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate - road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near the junction with Kings Road - thanks to Jodie for your report
- Multiple on Knaresborough Road between Starbeck and Knaresborough
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
Trains
- The 8.45am Harrogate to Knaresborough service has been delayed. There is no time listed for when it is expected to arrive.
Buses
- There is a temporary timetable for the 36 due to a shortage of bus drivers. Find the new timetable here.
7.30am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking quiet so far this morning with schools still away for the summer holiday. Make sure to keep checking in as the morning goes on.
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Vernon Road Harrogate, just off Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive - road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate - road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near the junction with Kings Road - thanks to Jodie for your report
- Multiple on Knaresborough Road between Starbeck and Knaresborough
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- There is a temporary timetable for the 36 due to a shortage of bus drivers. Find the new timetable here.
7am – Full Update
RoadsThe roads are looking quiet so far this morning with schools still away for the summer holiday. Make sure to keep checking in as the morning goes on.
Road closures:
- Oaker Bank/Pot Bank bridge, Beckwithshaw – road closure
- Vernon Road Harrogate, just off Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive - road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate - road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
Temporary lights:
- Skipton Road near the junction with Kings Road - thanks to Jodie for your report
- Multiple on Knaresborough Road between Starbeck and Knaresborough
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- There is a temporary timetable for the 36 due to a shortage of bus drivers. Find the new timetable here.
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
- Vernon Road Harrogate, just off Leeds Road near M&S Food Hall – road closure
- Jenny Field Drive - road closure near Jenny Field Playground
- West End Avenue and Park Drive in Harrogate - road closures for emergency carriageway repairs
- Multiple on Knaresborough Road between Starbeck and Knaresborough
- Bilton Lane near King Edward’s Drive
- Otley Road at the Harlow Moor Road and Hill Rise Avenue junction
- Cold Bath Road
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- Buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
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