Roadworks

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8th September 2026

Drivers Warned of Delays as Major Roadworks Hit Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon

Drivers across Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon should allow extra time for journeys this week, with road closures, temporary traffic lights and major utility works affecting several key routes from 9 to 13 September 2026.

Some disruption will continue well beyond the weekend, including a lengthy closure on Rossett Green Lane and ongoing works affecting the A59 and Skipton Road.

Harrogate Roadworks

Rossett Green Lane
A full road closure begins on 9 September and is scheduled to remain in place until 28 September while essential sewer connection work is carried out. A signed diversion will be in operation.

Duchy Road
The full road closure remains in place and is currently expected to continue until 13 September.

Swan Road
A full closure is in place while Yorkshire Water carries out major water mains work. The disruption is expected to finish on 11 September.

A59
Major engineering works started on 8 September, with drivers advised to expect delays and traffic management along the A59 corridor and around the Tesco roundabout.

Skipton Road
Ongoing works and restrictions continue, with disruption expected to remain in place until late November.

Avenue Place, Starbeck
Traffic controls are in operation until 14 September, with vehicles taking turns to pass.

Lady Lane
Northern Powergrid works are causing local disruption, with work currently scheduled to continue until 18 September.

Otley Road
Temporary traffic lights are expected to remain in operation until 12 September.

Knaresborough Traffic Disruption

Bond End
Four way temporary traffic lights remain in operation for utility works. Drivers should be prepared for delays, particularly during the morning and evening rush hours.

Thistle Hill
Temporary traffic signals and roadworks near Sainsbury’s are continuing to slow traffic through the area.

Ripon Roadworks

St Mary’s Gate
A full road closure and temporary traffic lights came into operation on 7 September as part of a major project expected to continue through October.

Bondgate Green Lane
Roadworks and traffic restrictions remain in place and are currently scheduled to continue until 14 September.

Low St Agnesgate
The ongoing road closure remains in operation.

Planning a journey this week?

With several busy routes affected at the same time, motorists travelling through Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon are advised to allow extra time, check their route before setting off and follow signed diversions where closures are in place.

Roadworks can change at short notice, so check the latest travel information before travelling