Work starts in Harrogate for new crossing for walkers and cyclists in Oatlands Drive
New roadworks in Harrogate are hitting the town’s traffic network near a major school.
Oatlands Drive, which is the location for St. Aidan's Church of England High School, is currently experiencing significant disruption due to ongoing infrastructure improvements.
Two-ways controls and a junction closure of the junction are in place from a combination of two different construction works.
Key works include a £150,000 North Yorkshire Council upgrade to create a new pedestrian/cyclist crossing, alongside electrical network upgrades by Northern Powergrid which have closed the neighbouring Stray Rein.
Commuters are advised to expect delays and potential congestion, especially during peak school hours, as traffic may be diverted through residential areas.
Some of the pain may be worth it for pedestrians, runners and cyclists, however.
The "parallel crossing" or “tiger crossing” being constructed on Oatlands Drive at the Slingsby Walk junction will make car-free journeys a lot easier and safer.
And, to improve visibility, double yellow lines are being introduced on the eastern side of Oatlands Drive to stop parking on the Stray.
The Oatlands Drive roadworks started on February 9 are scheduled to end on February 20.
The impact of this latest traffic disruption in a key part of Harrogate has been magnified by other roadworks taking place in the same vicinity as Oatlands Drive.
Other roadworks to look out for in the same area this month include:
Leeds Road (February 9-19) Northern Powergrid.
York Place (February 9-March 7) Northern Powergrid.
Check out North Yorkshire Council’s interactive road map at: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/roads-and-pavements/roadworks-map