New roadworks in Harrogate town centre highlight the problems facing residents, bus services, van drivers and commuters getting around town this year.

Located at Cheltenham Mount near Bower Road, temporary traffic lights to allow “essential road works” will be in place until Tuesday, July 22, said North Yorkshire Council.

Harrogate and Knaresborough may continue to be punctuated by regular pockets of traffic disruption but, in this case, there is good news for motorists, at least.

To limit their impact on road users, the Cheltenham Mount works in this location were originally meant to be taking place overnight.

The new roadworks disrupting traffic at Cheltenham Mount in Harrogate. (Picture contributed)

placeholder image — The new roadworks disrupting traffic at Cheltenham Mount in Harrogate. (Picture contributed)

But the Harrogate Advertiser noticed the temporary traffic lights in operation during daylight hours today.

Earlier this year, Harrogate and Knaresborough’s MP called for local businesses hit by “never-ending” roadworks to be compensated in future for any loss in trade.

Tom Gordon made his appeal after hearing from businesses in his constituency impacted by disruptive roadworks.

The Lib Dem MP believes the roadworks have impacted people commuting around Harrogate and Knaresborough.

He gave his support to an amendment to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which would mean local businesses would receive financial compensation for a loss in trade due to roadworks.

Meanwhile, temporary traffic lights on Hookstone Drive are set to be reinstated on Monday, July 21 until work is completed in mid September.

Contact North Yorkshire Council on 03001312131 If you have an enquiry in respect of the Cheltenham Mount highway works.