New wave of traffic restrictions in Harrogate as worst year for roadworks causes more disruption

After nearly four months of disruption in various parts of town caused mainly by essential utility work, the impact of the Harrogate Station Gateway project is now also being felt

Navigating the town centre for drivers is once again a frustrating task after North Yorkshire Council introduced a Temporary Prohibition of Traffic Order.

Running, in general, to July 18, 2025, the order prohibits any vehicle from using Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, Belford Road and Tower Street, subject to access to premises due to a pedestrian improvement scheme.

The roadworks are scheduled to last longer for Belford Road, Belford Place and Tower Street – until October 31.

The rolling programme will impact at times on Station Parade but, the good news is, the resurfacing work on a long stretch of York Place has finally been completed by North Yorkshire Council and is being enjoyed by motorists.

Cold Bath Road in Harrogate is set for a temporary road closure with essential electrical works between Queens Road and Valley Drive from Monday, April 14 to Friday, April 18, according to Northern Powergrid.

Among the other areas of town confronting occasional disruption and delay from roadworks are Kings Road, Knaresborough Road, Coppice Drive, Skipton Road, Regent Parade, Mowbray Square, Myrtle Road, Harcourt Road, Church Square, Hartwith Drive, Firs Avenue, Hornbeam Square West and Grantley Drive.

See North Yorkshire’s interactive map: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/roads-and-pavements/roadworks-map