Resurfacing Work on A1(M)
Major overnight resurfacing work will take place on the A1(M) between junction 46 (Wetherby) and junction 48 (Boroughbridge) commencing on 9 June 2025 for approximately 8 weeks.
Phase 1 will commence on the Northbound carriage way with a full closure between junctions 46 and 48 for approximately 4 weeks. On completion of phase 1 work will then commence on Phase 2 on the Southbound carriageway with a full closure between junctions 48 and 46 for approximately 4 weeks.
Work will commence on both phases at 8pm each evening and is scheduled to be completed by 6am each morning. The signed diversionary route for both phases is along the A168 (the old A1) which runs parallel to the existing motorway.
This will impact on Junction 47 at Allerton Park (A59) as there will be no entry onto or exit off the A1(M) from the A59 during the respective phases between 8pm and 6am.
Getting to the Show
The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, is easily accessible from all parts of the country by road, rail or air.
Please follow the signed routes to the Show on your approach to Harrogate and do not rely on satellite navigation systems as these may direct you onto a route with limited access or temporary restrictions.
Additional points to note:
Wetherby Road (A661) will be one way from the Kestrel Roundabout to the junction with Rudding Lane towards the Showground from 6.30am on Show days. The one-way system has also been extended on the A658 towards Harrogate from the Thistle Hill junction (turn off to Knaresborough) to the Kestrel roundabout. This will be for mornings only from 6.30am.
This will be reversed on Wetherby Road at 2.00pm between Sainsbury’s traffic lights and The Kestrel Roundabout to accommodate traffic leaving Harrogate. This will remain in force until 9pm and the restrictions may be removed earlier depending on the volume of traffic.
Shuttle Bus
Transdev, The Harrogate Bus Company, operates a FREE return bus service from Harrogate Bus
Station (next to the Railway Station) to the Showground commencing daily at 7:20am
until 7pm. The last bus will depart the Showground for Harrogate at 7pm.
All vehicles will be low floor, double decks, with buggy spaces for families. Buses depart every 10 minutes from the
town centre and the service is FREE. The drop-off point for visitors is at White Gate.
Please note there is no service from Hornbeam Park station. A direct route from Hornbeam Park station to the
Showground is now available via the Showground Greenway and this will be signed over the Show days.
Bus
Transdev, The Harrogate Bus Company, run the number 7 bus from Leeds and Wetherby
every hour and goes right past to showground entrance, there’s no need to catch
the shuttle bus from Harrogate.
To find out more, including bus times see harrogatebus.co.uk and download the app, Transdev Go.
Train
Northern Rail trains run from Leeds, Knaresborough and York. Trains run every half hour between Leeds and
Harrogate as well as York and Harrogate. Please check times with Northern Rail before travelling.
Then use the FREE shuttle bus.
Getting to the Show
The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, is easily accessible from all parts of the country by road, rail or air.
Please follow the signed routes to the Show on your approach to Harrogate and do not rely on satellite navigation systems as these may direct you onto a route with limited access or temporary restrictions.
Additional points to note:
Wetherby Road (A661) will be one way from the Kestrel Roundabout to the junction with Rudding Lane towards the Showground from 6.30am on Show days. The one-way system has also been extended on the A658 towards Harrogate from the Thistle Hill junction (turn off to Knaresborough) to the Kestrel roundabout. This will be for mornings only from 6.30am.
This will be reversed on Wetherby Road at 2.00pm between Sainsbury’s traffic lights and The Kestrel Roundabout to accommodate traffic leaving Harrogate. This will remain in force until 9pm and the restrictions may be removed earlier depending on the volume of traffic.
Shuttle Bus
Transdev, The Harrogate Bus Company, operates a FREE return bus service from Harrogate Bus
Station (next to the Railway Station) to the Showground commencing daily at 7:20am
until 7pm. The last bus will depart the Showground for Harrogate at 7pm.
All vehicles will be low floor, double decks, with buggy spaces for families. Buses depart
every 10 minutes from the town centre and the service is FREE.
The drop-off point for visitors is at White Gate.
Please note there is no service from Hornbeam Park station. A direct route from Hornbeam Park station to the
Showground is now available via the Showground Greenway and this will be signed over the Show days.
Bus
Transdev, The Harrogate Bus Company, run the number 7 bus from Leeds and Wetherby
every hour and goes right past to showground entrance, there’s no need to catch
the shuttle bus from Harrogate.
To find out more, including bus times see harrogatebus.co.uk and download the app, Transdev Go.
Train
Northern Rail trains run from Leeds, Knaresborough and York. Trains run every half hour between Leeds and
Harrogate as well as York and Harrogate. Please check times with Northern Rail before travelling.
Then use the FREE shuttle bus.
BIKES
Bike parking is available at Blue Gate and White Gate. A traffic management steward will assist you in finding these entrances. Download the GYS App to find a map including gate locations.
PARKING
Car parking is free of charge and extensive at the Great Yorkshire Showground. Car parks open at 6am each day.
TRAFFIC UPDATES
Obtain travel updates on the roads around Harrogate from the Highways England or tune in to BBC Radio York – 103.7 FM or online with Your Harrogate