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13

Jul 2021

Transport
Transport

Live: Harrogate traffic and travel

Published: 13 Jul 2021, 10:40 BST

Updated: 13 Jul 2021, 12:00 BST

by Suzannah Rogerson

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Today is the first day of the Great Yorkshire Show so long delays are likely. Keep checking the blog for live updates, remember you can ring us on 01423 276197 if you get stuck in traffic.

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Good morning, today is the first day of the Great Yorkshire Show so long delays are likely. We will be running this blog longer than usual to keep you up-to-date on the district's roads.

The blog, brought to you by the HACS group, will show you where the traffic hotspots and temporary traffic lights are and tell you of any train and bus delays.

Give me a call on 01423 276197 if you get stuck in any traffic.




12pm - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • York Road, A59, near Green Hammerton both ways - queuing traffic


Traffic is building here:

  • Wetherby Road around the Showground entrance

  • Otley Road around Cold Bath Road

  • Ripon Road, both ways, near New Park roundabout and Jennyfield

  • Knaresborough High Street near Gracious Street

  • Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall


The closure on the A1M slip road at J47 has now reopened.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • Services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road and Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation







11.45am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • Wetherby Road around the Showground entrance - queuing traffic

  • York Road, A59, near Green Hammerton both ways - queuing traffic


Traffic is building here:

  • Otley Road around Cold Bath Road

  • Knaresborough High Street near Gracious Street

  • Knaresborough Road, both ways, through Starbeck

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee

  • Ripon Bypass heading south near Quarry Moor


The closure on the A1M slip road at J47 has now reopened.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • Services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road and Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






11.30am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • Wetherby Road around the Showground entrance - queuing traffic

  • York Road, A59, near Green Hammerton both ways - queuing traffic


Traffic is building here:

  • Harrogate to Knaresborough bypass coming down from the  Kestrel roundabout

  • Otley Road around Cold Bath Road

  • Knaresborough High Street near Gracious Street

  • Knaresborough Road going up through Starbeck

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Parliament Street heading onto Ripon Road at the bottom of Harrogate town centre

  • Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee

  • Ripon Bypass heading south near Quarry Moor


The closure on the A1M slip road at J47 has now reopened.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • Services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road and Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






11.15am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • John Metcalf Way southbound, from Knaresborough, towards Buttersyke Bar roundabout - 18 minute delays


Traffic is building here:

  • Wetherby Road around the Showground entrance

  • Harrogate to Knaresborough bypass coming down to Kestrel roundabout

  • Otley Road around Cold Bath Road

  • Knaresborough High Street near Gracious Street

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Parliament Street heading onto Ripon Road at the bottom of Harrogate town centre


The closure on the A1M slip road at J47 has now reopened.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • The 11.05 service from Harrogate to York has been delayed by 10 minutes

  • Other services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road and Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






10.30am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • John Metcalf Way southbound, from Knaresborough, towards Buttersyke Bar roundabout - eight minute delays


Traffic is building here:

  • Wetherby Road around the Showground entrance

  • Harrogate to Knaresborough bypass coming down to Kestrel roundabout

  • Knaresborough High Street near Gracious Street

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee


If you're heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • Services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road and Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






10.15am - Full Update


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • John Metcalf Way southbound, from Knaresborough, towards Buttersyke Bar roundabout - 21 minute delays


Traffic is building here:

  • Wetherby Road around the Showground entrance

  • Harrogate to Knaresborough bypass coming past Wetherby Road

  • Skipton Road heading down towards Empress roundabout

  • Knaresborough High Street near Gracious Street

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee


If you're heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • Services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road and Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






10am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • Kestrel roundabout heading along Wetherby Road to the Showground - nine minute delays

  • Buttersyke Bar roundabout heading into Harrogate - queuing traffic


Traffic is building here:

  • Wetherby Road around the Showground entrance

  • Harrogate to Knaresborough bypass coming past Wetherby Road

  • Skipton Road heading down towards Empress roundabout

  • Ripon Road heading south through Ripley

  • Knaresborough High Street near Gracious Street

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee


If you're heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • The 9.45 train from Harrogate to Leeds has been delayed by 20 minutes due to a previously delayed train, it will arrive at 10.05

  • The 10.05 train from Harrogate to York has been delayed by four minutes

  • Other services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road and Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






9.45am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • Kestrel roundabout heading along Wetherby Road to the Showground - nine minute delays

  • Buttersyke Bar roundabout heading into Harrogate - queuing traffic


Traffic is building here:

  • Wetherby Road around the Showground entrance

  • Harrogate to Knaresborough bypass coming past Wetherby Road

  • Skipton Road heading down towards Empress roundabout

  • Ripon Road heading south through Ripley

  • Knaresborough High Street near Gracious Street

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee


If you're heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • The 9.45 train from Harrogate to Leeds has been delayed by 19 minutes due to a previously delayed train, it will arrive at 10.04

  • The 10.05 train from Harrogate to York has been delayed by three minutes

  • Other services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The 9.52 1B bus from Eastfield to Harrogate has been cancelled

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road and Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






9.30am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • Kestrel roundabout heading along Wetherby Road to the Showground - 11 minute delays

  • Buttersyke Bar roundabout heading into Harrogate - queuing traffic


Traffic is building here:

  • Harrogate to Knaresborough bypass coming past Wetherby Road

  • York Place and Oatlands Drive, Harrogate

  • Knaresborough Road heading down through Starbeck

  • Skipton Road heading down towards Empress roundabout

  • Knaresborough High Street near Gracious Street

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee


If you're heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • The 9.45 train from Harrogate to Leeds has been delayed by 13 minutes due to a previously delayed train

  • Other services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The 9.26 1B bus from Harrogate to Eastfield has been cancelled as has the return journey at 9.52

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






9.15am - Full Update


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • Kestrel roundabout heading along Wetherby Road to the Showground - eight minute delays

  • Buttersyke Bar roundabout heading into Harrogate - queuing traffic


Traffic is building here:

  • Harrogate to Knaresborough bypass coming past Wetherby Road

  • Buttersyke Bar roundabout coming from A61 (Leeds) and A658 (North Rigton)

  • A661 heading north through Spofforth up to Kestrel roundabout (inbound only)

  • York Place and Oatlands Drive, Harrogate

  • Knaresborough Road heading down through Starbeck

  • Skipton Road heading down towards Empress roundabout

  • Ripon Road heading south through Ripley

  • Bond End, Knaresborough to High Street near Gracious Street

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee


If you're heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • The 9.45 train from Harrogate to Leeds has been delayed by 13 minutes due to a previously delayed train

  • Other services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






9am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • Wetherby Road from Empress roundabout to the entrance for the Great Yorkshire Show (Sainsbury's) - 14 minutes 

  • J47 on the A1M entering from both directions - queuing traffic

  • Buttersyke Bar roundabout heading into Harrogate - queuing traffic


Traffic is building here:

  • Buttersyke Bar roundabout coming from A61 (Leeds) and A658 (North Rigton)

  • A661 heading north through Spofforth up to Kestrel roundabout (inbound only)

  • York Place and Oatlands Drive, Harrogate

  • Knaresborough Road heading down through Starbeck

  • Skipton Road heading down towards Empress roundabout

  • Ripon Road heading south through Ripley

  • Bond End, Knaresborough to High Street near Gracious Street

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee


If you're heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • The 8.30 train from Harrogate to Leeds has been delayed by 22 minutes due to a points failure. Stops after Hornbeam Park have been cancelled.

  • Other services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






8.45am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • Wetherby Road from Empress roundabout to the entrance for the Great Yorkshire Show (Sainsbury's) - 13 minutes 

  • J47 on the A1M entering from both directions - queuing traffic

  • Buttersyke Bar roundabout heading into Harrogate - 10 minute delays


Traffic is building here:

  • Buttersyke Bar roundabout coming from A61 (Leeds) and A658 (North Rigton)

  • A661 heading north through Spofforth up to Kestrel roundabout (inbound only)

  • York Place and Oatlands Drive, Harrogate

  • Knaresborough Road heading down through Starbeck

  • Skipton Road heading down towards Empress roundabout

  • Ripon Road heading south through Ripley

  • Bond End, Knaresborough to High Street near Gracious Street

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee


If you're heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • The 8.30 train from Harrogate to Leeds has been delayed by 22 minutes due to a points failure. Stops after Hornbeam Park have been cancelled.

  • Other services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






8.30am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • Wetherby Road from Empress roundabout to the entrance for the Great Yorkshire Show (Sainsbury's) - 13 minutes 

  • J47 on the A1M entering from both directions - queuing traffic

  • Buttersyke Bar roundabout heading into Harrogate - 10 minute delays


Traffic is building here:

  • Buttersyke Bar roundabout coming from A61 (Leeds) and A658 (North Rigton)

  • A661 heading north through Spofforth up to Kestrel roundabout (inbound only)

  • York Place and Oatlands Drive, Harrogate

  • Knaresborough Road heading through Starbeck

  • Skipton Road heading down towards Empress roundabout

  • Ripon Road heading south through Ripley

  • Bond End, Knaresborough to High Street near Gracious Street

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee


If you're heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • The 8.30 train from Harrogate to Leeds has been delayed by 20 minutes due to a points failure. Stops acter Hornbeam Park have been cancelled.

  • Other services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






8.15am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • Wetherby Road from Empress roundabout to the entrance for the Great Yorkshire Show (Sainsbury's) - 13 minutes 

  • J47 on the A1M entering from both directions - 13 minute delays 

  • Skipton Road near Empress roundabout - nine minute delays


Traffic is building here:

  • Buttersyke Bar roundabout coming from A61 (Leeds) and A658 (North Rigton)

  • A661 heading north through Spofforth

  • Kestrel roundabout - inbound only

  • Knaresborough Road heading through Starbeck

  • Skipton Road heading down towards Empress roundabout

  • Knaresborough High Street near Gracious Street

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee

  • A661 heading north through Spofforth


If you're heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • The 8.21 train from Harrogate to Yorks has been delayed by two minutes

  • The 8.30 train from Harrogate to Leeds has been delayed by 16 minutes due to a points failure, arrival is now 8.46

  • Other services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






8am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • Wetherby Road from Empress roundabout to the entrance for the Great Yorkshire Show (Sainsbury's) - 11 minutes plus

  • J47 on the A1M entering from both directions - nine minute delays 


Traffic is building here:

  • A1M at joining at J47 from A59, Knaresborough

  • Buttersyke Bar roundabout coming from A61 (Leeds) and A658 (North Rigton)

  • Kestrel roundabout

  • Skipton Road heading down towards Empress roundabout

  • Knaresborough High Street near Gracious Street

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee

  • A661 heading north through Spofforth


If you're heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • The 8.21 train from Harrogate to Yorks has been delayed by two minutes

  • The 8.30 train from Harrogate to Leeds has been delayed by 16 minutes due to a points failure, arrival is now 8.46

  • Other services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






7.45am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • Wetherby Road from Empress roundabout to the entrance for the Great Yorkshire Show (Sainsbury’s) – nine minute delays


Traffic is building here:

  • A1M at joining at J47 from A59, Knaresborough

  • Buttersyke Bar roundabout coming from A61 (Leeds) and A658 (North Rigton)

  • Skipton Road heading down towards Empress roundabout

  • Knaresborough High Street near Gracious Street

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee

  • A661 heading north through Spofforth


If you’re heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • The 8.30 train from Harrogate to Leeds has been delayed by 15 minutes due to a points failure, arrival is now 8.45

  • Other services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am – 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






7.30am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic Hotspots:

  • Wetherby Road from Empress roundabout to the entrance for the Great Yorkshire Show (Sainsbury's) - queuing traffic 


Traffic is building here:

  • Skipton Road heading down towards Empress roundabout

  • Knaresborough Road going north through Starbeck

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • Pannal traffic lights near Costa Coffee

  • A661 heading north through Spofforth


If you're heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • The 7.09 train from Harrogate to York has been delayed by 20 minutes due to a points failure, arrival is now 7.29

  • Other services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






7.15am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic is building here:

  • Wetherby Road, around the entrance for the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout

  • Knaresborough Road going north through Starbeck

  • Leeds Road traffic lights, near M&S Food Hall

  • A661 heading north through Spofforth


If you're heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • The 7.09 train from Harrogate to York has been delayed by 17 minutes due to a points failure, arrival is now 7.26

  • Other services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






7am - Full Update 


Roads

Traffic is building here:

  • Wetherby Road, around the entrance for the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout

  • Knaresborough Road going north through Starbeck


If you're heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • The 6.55 train from Harrogate to Leeds has been delayed by four minutes

  • The 7.09 train from Harrogate to York has been delayed by 15 minutes due to a points failure, arrival is now 7.24

  • Other services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






6.45am - Full Update 


Roads

The roads are getting busier already this morning, but no traffic hotspots yet. Make sure to keep checking in as traffic grows due to the Show.

If you're heading to the Show today, be aware that traffic approaching on the northbound A1M must use J46 for Wetherby. If travelling south on the A1M, please use J47.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • The 7.09 train from Harrogate to York has been delayed, no arrival time has been given

  • Other services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation






6.30am - Full Update 


Roads

The roads are looking pretty clear so far this morning but make sure to keep checking in as traffic grows due to the Show.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

  • Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59

  • Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate

  • Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield


Trains

  • Services on the Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning


Buses

  • The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am - 9pm) this week due to the GYS

  • Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellation