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Roadworks
As of April 16, 2026, there are multiple roadworks and traffic restrictions in the Harrogate area causing potential delays. Key disruption points include:
Major Road Closures & Restrictions
- A61 Parliament Street: One lane is closed due to electricity work between Oxford Street and Crescent Road, lasting until April 26.
- Crescent Road: Closed westbound between A61 Parliament Street and Montpellier Road for electricity work, scheduled until May 6.
- Plompton Road: Closed in both ways between the A661 (Plompton) and Pannal Road (Follifoot) for telecommunications work.
- Brackenthwaite Lane (Burn Bridge): Closed in both ways from Burn Bridge Lane to Rudding Lane.
- A59 Skipton Road: Ongoing significant roadworks, including a one-way system and traffic management related to new development, with delays expected.
- Kingsley Drive: Temporary traffic lights are in place near the Rydal Road area until June 12, 2026.
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Temporary Traffic Lights & Ongoing Works
- B6161 Otley Road (Killinghall): Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work between Grainbeck Lane and Moor Close, with delays expected until May 12.
- A61 Ripon Road (Ripley): Temporary lights due to emergency repairs and roadworks at Nidd Lane until May 12.
- Belgrave Crescent: Temporary traffic lights for gas main work between St James’ Drive and Wheatlands Road East until May 12.
- A61 Leeds Road: Temporary traffic lights at St George’s Road for electricity work until April 20.
- Stonefall Avenue: Temporary traffic lights at Greenfields Road until April 20.
- Pannal Ash Road: Temporary traffic lights at Rossett Holt Drive until May 1.
- Jenny Field Drive: Multi-way signals are active until June 4, 2026.
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