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14
Jul 2021
Live: Harrogate traffic and travel
Today is the second 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.
Good morning, the Great Yorkshire Show continues today 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.
11am - Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout - slow traffic
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches - slow traffic
- A661 heading north from Spofforth to Kestrel roundabout
- Bond End to Knaresborough high street, both ways - slow traffic
Traffic is building:
- A658 bypass going north from the Kestrel roundabout towards A59 - queuing traffic
- York Place coming off the Prince of Wales roundabout
- Knaresborough Road heading through Starbeck
- Leeds Road through Pannal near BMW Stratstone
- Leeds Road traffic lights near M&S Food Hall
- Ripon Road heading north through Ripley
- Ripon city centre, near Low Skellgate
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59
- Calcutt
- Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road and Hookstone Chase (6am – 9pm) this week due to the GYS
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
10.45am - Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout - slow traffic
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches - slow traffic
- A661 heading north from Spofforth to Kestrel roundabout
- Bond End to Knaresborough high street, both ways - slow traffic
Traffic is building:
- A658 bypass going north from the Kestrel roundabout towards A59 - queuing traffic
- York Place coming off the Prince of Wales roundabout
- Leeds Road through Pannal near BMW Stratstone
- Leeds Road traffic lights near M&S Food Hall
- Ripon Road heading north through Ripley
- Ripon city centre, near Low Skellgate
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59
- Calcutt
- Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road and Hookstone Chase (6am – 9pm) this week due to the GYS
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
10.30am - Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches- slow traffic
- A661 heading north from Spofforth to Kestrel roundabout
- Bond End to Knaresborough high street, both ways - slow traffic
Traffic is building:
- A658 bypass going north from the Kestrel roundabout towards A59 - queuing traffic
- Leeds Road through Pannal near BMW Stratstone
- Ripon Road heading north through Ripley
- Ripon city centre, near Low Skellgate
- A6108 coming through Masham and up along Station Road
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59
- Calcutt
- Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road and Hookstone Chase (6am – 9pm) this week due to the GYS
- Other buses in the Harrogate district look to be running on time with no reported delays or cancellations
10.15am - Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout- nine minute delays
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches- seven minute delays
- A661 heading north from Spofforth to Kestrel roundabout
- Bond End to Knaresborough high street, both ways - slow traffic
Traffic is building:
- A658 bypass going north from the Kestrel roundabout towards A59 - queuing traffic
- York Place approaching Prince of Wales roundabout
- Leeds Road through Pannal near BMW Stratstone
- Ripon Road heading north through Ripley
- Ripon city centre, near Low Skellgate
- A6108 coming through Masham and up along Station Road
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59
- Calcutt
- Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- The 10.15 train from Harrogate to York - two minute delay - 10.17
- Other services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road and Hookstone Chase (6am – 9pm) this week due to the GYS
10am - Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout- slow traffic
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches- 12 minute delays
- A661 heading north from Spofforth to Kestrel roundabout
- Bond End to Knaresborough high street, both ways - slow traffic
Traffic is building:
- A658 bypass going north from the Kestrel roundabout towards A59
- Knaresborough Road, Starbeck
- York Place approaching Prince of Wales roundabout
- Leeds Road traffic lights near M&S Food Hall
- Leeds Road through Pannal near BMW Stratstone
- Ripon city centre, near Low Skellgate
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59
- Calcutt
- Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road and Hookstone Chase (6am – 9pm) this week due to the GYS
9.45am - Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout- 10 minute delays
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches- 14 minute delays
- Hookstone Drive at junction with Oatlands Drive
- A661 heading north from Spofforth to Kestrel roundabout
- Bond End to Knaresborough high street, both ways - slow traffic
Traffic is building:
- A658 bypass going north from the Kestrel roundabout towards A59
- Skipton Road on approach to Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road around Jennyfield
- Knaresborough Road, Starbeck
- York Place approaching Prince of Wales roundabout
- Leeds Road traffic lights near M&S Food Hall
- Leeds Road through Pannal near BMW Stratstone
- Ripon city centre, near Low Skellgate
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59
- Calcutt
- Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines are all running on time so far
Buses
- The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road and Hookstone Chase (6am – 9pm) this week due to the GYS
9.30am - Full Update
Roads
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout- slow traffic
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches- 10 minute delays
- Hookstone Drive at junction with Oatlands Drive
- Bond End to Knaresborough high street, both ways - slow traffic
Traffic is building:
- A658 bypass going north from the Kestrel roundabout
- Skipton Road on approach to Empress roundabout
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Knaresborough Road, Starbeck
- York Place approaching Prince of Wales roundabout
Temporary traffic lights are in place here:
- Exit ramp closed on A1(M) northbound at J47 on the A59
- Calcutt
- Otley Road, near Harlow Moor Drive, Harrogate
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, between West Lane and Brookfield
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- 11:11 York to Leeds is due at 12:23
- 12:29 Leeds to York is due at 13:43
Buses
- The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am – 9pm) this week due to the GYS
- 09.30 Leeds to Harrogate is Cancelled
9.15am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are starting to look busier this morning but make sure to keep checking in as traffic grows due to the Show.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout- Delays of 20 minutes
- J47 on the A1M entering from both directions - queuing traffic in both directions
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches- A661 queuing back to Spofforth- Delays of 26 minutes
- A658 Harrogate Bypass back to St James' retail park - delays of 5 minutes
- Leeds Road from Prince of Wales roundabout back to Marks and Spencer's
- Hookstone Drive at junction with Oatlands Drive
Traffic is building:
- Skipton Road on approach to Empress roundabout
- Buttersyke Bar roundabout coming from A61 (Leeds) and A658 (North Rigton)
- Calcutt due to temporary lights
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Knaresborough Road, Starbeck
- York Place approaching Prince of Wales roundabout
- Bond End, Knaresborough
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
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- 07:56 York to Leeds is due at 09:08
- 11:11 York to Leeds is due at 12:23
- 12:29 Leeds to York is due at 13:43
Buses
- The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am – 9pm) this week due to the GYS
- 09.30 Leeds to Harrogate is Cancelled
9am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are starting to look busier this morning but make sure to keep checking in as traffic grows due to the Show.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout- Delays of 20 minutes
- J47 on the A1M entering from both directions - queuing traffic in both directions
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches- A661 queuing back to Spofforth- Delays of 26 minutes
- Bond End, Knaresborough- queuing traffic in all directions
- A658 Harrogate Bypass back to St James' retail park - delays of 5 minutes
- Leeds Road from Prince of Wales roundabout back to Marks and Spencer's
- Hookstone Drive at junction with Oatlands Drive
Traffic is building:
- Skipton Road on approach to Empress roundabout
- Buttersyke Bar roundabout coming from A61 (Leeds) and A658 (North Rigton)
- Calcutt due to temporary lights
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Knaresborough Road, Starbeck
- York Place approaching Prince of Wales roundabout
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
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- 07:56 York to Leeds is due at 09:08
Buses
- The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am – 9pm) this week due to the GYS
- 09.30 Leeds to Harrogate is Cancelled
8.45am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are starting to look busier this morning but make sure to keep checking in as traffic grows due to the Show.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout- Delays of 19 minutes
- J47 on the A1M entering from both directions - queuing traffic in both directions
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches- A661 queuing back to Spofforth- Delays of 6 minutes
- Bond End, Knaresborough- queuing traffic in all directions
- A658 Harrogate Bypass back to St James' retail park - delays of 5 minutes
Traffic is building:
- Skipton Road on approach to Empress roundabout
- Buttersyke Bar roundabout coming from A61 (Leeds) and A658 (North Rigton)
- Leeds Road from Prince of Wales roundabout back to Marks and Spencers
- Calcutt due to temporary lights
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Knaresborough Road, Starbeck
- York Place approaching Prince of Wales roundabout
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
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- 07:37 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 08:23
- 07:56 York to Leeds is due at 09:08
Buses
- The number 7 will not stop between Wetherby Road add Hookstone Chase (6am – 9pm) this week due to the GYS
- 09.30 Leeds to Harrogate is Cancelled
8.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are starting to look busier this morning but make sure to keep checking in as traffic grows due to the Show.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout
- J47 on the A1M entering from both directions - queuing traffic in both directions
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches- Delays of 15 minutes- A661 queuing back to Spofforth
- Bond End, Knaresborough- queuing traffic in all directions
Traffic is building:
- Skipton Road on approach to Empress roundabout
- Leeds Road at junction with Follifoot Road
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches
- Calcutt due to temporary lights
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Knaresborough Road, Starbeck
- York Place approaching Prince of Wales roundabout
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
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- 07:37 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 08:23
- 07:56 York to Leeds is due at 09:08
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
The roads are starting to look busier this morning but make sure to keep checking in as traffic grows due to the Show.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout
- J47 on the A1M entering from both directions - queuing traffic in both directions
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches- Delays of 15 minutes
Traffic is building:
- Skipton Road on approach to Empress roundabout
- York Road, Knaresborough
- Leeds Road at junction with Follifoot Road
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches
- Calcutt due to temporary lights
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
- Knaresborough Road, Starbeck
- York Place approaching Prince of Wales roundabout
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
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning
- 06:33 Leeds to York due at 07::47
- 07:56 York to Leeds is due at 09:08
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
The roads are starting to look busier this morning but make sure to keep checking in as traffic grows due to the Show.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout
- J47 on the A1M entering from both directions - queuing traffic in both directions
Traffic is building:
- Skipton Road on approach to Empress roundabout
- York Road, Knaresborough
- Leeds Road at junction with Follifoot Road
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches
- Calcutt due to temporary lights
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
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
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning
- 06:33 Leeds to York due at 07::47
- 07:56 York to Leeds is due at 09:08
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
The roads are starting to look busier this morning but make sure to keep checking in as traffic grows due to the Show.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout
Traffic is building:
- Skipton Road on approach to Empress roundabout
- York Road, Knaresborough
- Leeds Road at junction with Follifoot Road
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches
- Calcutt due to temporary lights
- A1 J47 on the A59
- Ripon Road, Killinghall
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
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning
- 06:33 Leeds to York due at 07::47
- 07:56 York to Leeds is due at 09:08
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
The roads are starting to look busier this morning but make sure to keep checking in as traffic grows due to the Show.
Traffic is building:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout
- Skipton Road on approach to Empress roundabout
- York Road, Knaresborough
- Leeds Road at junction with Follifoot Road
- Kestrel Roundabout on all approaches
- Calcutt due to temporary lights
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
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning
- 06:33 Leeds to York due at 07::47
- 07:56 York to Leeds is due at 09:08
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
The roads are starting to look busier this morning but make sure to keep checking in as traffic grows due to the Show.
Traffic is building:
- Wetherby Road around the entrance to the Great Yorkshire Show - inbound only from Kestrel roundabout
- Skipton Road on approach to Empress roundabout
- York Road, Knaresborough
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
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning
- 06:33 Leeds to York due at 07::47
- 07:56 York to Leeds is due at 09:08
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
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
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning
- 07:56 York to Leeds is due at 09:08
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 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
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning
- 07:56 York to Leeds is due at 09:08
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
- A59, near Green Hammerton
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate and Knaresborough lines look to be running on time so far this morning
- 07:56 York to Leeds is due at 09:08
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
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