Storm Franklin: Which roads are closed across the Harrogate district?

By Lucy Chappell
Published 21st Feb 2022, 14:17 BST
Updated 21st Feb 2022, 14:27 BST
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Roads across the Harrogate district have been badly affected by the strong winds, heavy rainfall and flooding caused by Storm Franklin overnight and North Yorkshire have provided an update as to what roads are closed.

Franklin is the third storm to hit the country in as many days following the disruption caused by Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice.

There has been heavy rainfall and snow throughout the weekend, leading to a number of flooding warnings and alerts issued across the region.

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North Yorkshire Police has urged residents to avoid using local low-lying footpaths and bridges near watercourses and not to attempt to drive through any floodwater.

Roads across the Harrogate district have been badly affected by the strong winds, heavy rainfall and flooding caused by Storm Franklin overnightRoads across the Harrogate district have been badly affected by the strong winds, heavy rainfall and flooding caused by Storm Franklin overnight
Roads across the Harrogate district have been badly affected by the strong winds, heavy rainfall and flooding caused by Storm Franklin overnight

North Yorkshire County Council have revealed the following roads that are closed:

East Farm to Grey Gables, Ripon

Bilton Lane, Old Bilton

Church Avenue, Summerbridge

Ure Bank Terrace, Ripon

Deighton Road, North Deighton

Boroughbridge Road, Ripon

Related topics:HarrogateNorth Yorkshire County CouncilNorth YorkshireStorm EuniceNorth Yorkshire Police

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