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24
May 2021
Live: Harrogate traffic and travel
Good morning, It’s Leah here back with another live blog this morning. The roads have been getting busier in recent weeks with roadworks causing some disruption. Keep me informed on 01423 276197, if it is safe.
Good morning and happy Monday. It’s Leah 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
That is it from me this morning! Connor will be back with you tomorrow from 6:30am with updates every 15 minutes. Have a lovely day!
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Knaresborough town centres. Keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Bar Lane near Roecliffe - Accident
- Knaresborough Road- Accident outside Spring Water school
- Wetherby Road - 6 minute delay
Traffic is building in these areas:
- A61, between Killinghall and Ripley
- Leeds Road towards Burn Bridge
- Skipton Road at junction with Bilton Lane
- Harrogate Road at junction with Westgate, Ripon
- York Road, Knaresborough
- Harrogate Road at junction with John Metcalf Way
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
- 08:59 Leeds to Knaresborough due at 09:46
- 10:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 10:52
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
8.45am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Knaresborough town centres. Keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Harrogate Road at junction with John Metcalf Way
- Bar Lane near Roecliffe - Accident
- Knaresborough Road, Empress roundabout
- Wetherby Road - 5 minute delay
Traffic is building in these areas:
- A61, between Killinghall and Ripley
- Leeds Road towards Burn Bridge
- A59 towards Flaxby
- Skipton Road at junction with Bilton Lane
- Harrogate Road at junction with Westgate, Ripon
- York Road, Knaresborough
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
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 08:53
- 08:59 Leeds to Knaresborough due at 09:46
- 10:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 10:52
Buses
- 08:35 36 bus to Leeds is cancelled
8.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Knaresborough town centres. Keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Harrogate Road at junction with John Metcalf Way
- Bar Lane near Roecliffe - Accident
- Knaresborough Road, Empress roundabout
- Wetherby Road, Empress roundabout
Traffic is building in these areas:
- A61, between Killinghall and Ripley
- Leeds Road towards Burn Bridge
- A59 towards Flaxby
- Skipton Road at junction with Bilton Lane
- Harrogate Road at junction with Westgate, Ripon
- York Road, Knaresborough
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
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 08:53
- 08:59 Leeds to Knaresborough due at 09:46
- 10:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 10:52
Buses
- 08:35 36 bus to Leeds is cancelled
8.15am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Knaresborough town centres. Keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Harrogate Road at junction with John Metcalf Way
Traffic is building in these areas:
- A61, Ripley
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Leeds Road towards Burn Bridge
- A59 towards Flaxby
- Skipton Road at junction with Bilton Lane
- Harrogate Road at junction with Westgate, Ripon
- York Road, Knaresborough
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
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 08:53
- 08:59 Leeds to Knaresborough due at 09:46
- 10:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 10:52
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Knaresborough town centres. Keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots.
Traffic Hotspots:
- Harrogate Road at junction with John Metcalf Way
Traffic is building in these areas:
- A61, Ripley
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Leeds Road towards Burn Bridge
- A59 towards Flaxby
- Skipton Road at junction with Bilton Lane
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
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 08:53
- 08:59 Leeds to Knaresborough due at 09:46
- 10:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 10:52
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7.45am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Knaresborough town centres. Keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots.
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Harrogate Road towards North Rigton
- A61, Ripley
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
- Leeds Road towards Burn Bridge
- A59 towards Flaxby
- Skipton Road at junction with Bilton Lane
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
- 06:03 Harrogate to Leeds due at 06:44
- 07:13 Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 08:53
- 08:59 Leeds to Knaresborough due at 09:46
- 10:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 10:52
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7.30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in the Harrogate and Knaresborough town centres. Keep checking in for today’s traffic hotspots.
Traffic is building in these areas:
- Harrogate Road towards North Rigton
- A61, Ripley
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Chase
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
- 06:03 Harrogate to Leeds due at 06:44
- 07:13 Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 08:53
- 08:59 Leeds to Knaresborough due at 09:46
- 10:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 10:52
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7.15am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking ok 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
- 06:03 Harrogate to Leeds due at 06:44
- 07:13 Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 08:53
- 08:59 Leeds to Knaresborough due at 09:46
- 10:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 10:52
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking ok 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
- 06:03 Harrogate to Leeds due at 06:44
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 08:53
- 08:59 Leeds to Knaresborough due at 09:46
- 10:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 10:52
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
6.45am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking ok 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
- 06:03 Harrogate to Leeds due at 06:44
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 08:53
- 08:59 Leeds to Knaresborough due at 09:46
- 10:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 10:52
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking ok 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
- 06:03 Harrogate to Leeds due at 06:44
- 08:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 08:53
- 08:59 Leeds to Knaresborough due at 09:46
- 10:06 Knaresborough to Leeds due at 10:52
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
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