No trains will run between Harrogate and Knaresborough towards York and Leeds tomorrow amid strike action.

Passengers also face disruption on Sunday as train operators urge people to check service times.

Here is your Stray Ferret traffic and travel update.

Roads

As previously reported, five days of roadworks on the A658 Harrogate Road are taking place which may cause delays for drivers.

It will see motorists diverted along Crag Lane, The Sleights and Gravelly Hill Lane through North Rigton and Huby while work takes place.

The work is being carried out by North Yorkshire County Council to resurface the road, with a closure in place between 9.30am and 5.30pm.

Traffic lights on the A59 York Road near the junction with the A658 in Knaresborough are due to remain in place until November 11.

Yorkshire Water has installed four-way traffic lights as it lays a new water main for a housing development.

Drivers are urged to allow extra time if using the route this morning.

Work to reconstruct the B6265 at Red Brae Bank, Bewerley, near Pateley Bridge, is ongoing.

The road is closed and a diversion is in place via Pateley Bridge, the B6451 Dacre, Menwith Hill Road, Duck Street and Greenhow Hill village. Temporary traffic lights will be in place during the remainder of the work.

Fell Beck Bridge remains closed for works until November 6, with a diversion in place via Burnt Yates and Summerbridge.

Trains and buses

Northern is advising passengers not to travel, with no trains currently scheduled to run through Harrogate and Knaresborough on the Leeds to York line on Saturday (November 5).

The train operator is also advising passengers to check service times on Sunday in case of further disruption.

The strike action by the RMT union will be repeated on Monday (November 7) and Wednesday (November 9).

LNER services to London King’s Cross are also affected by the walkout.

This morning, Northern services between Harrogate and Knaresborough going to York and Leeds are scheduled to run as normal.

The Harrogate Bus Company is currently reporting cancellations on its 1A, 1C, 7 and 36 services this morning. You can get updates here.

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