All roads around the Langdale Moor wildfire will reopen from 6:30pm (Monday 1 September). This includes the A171 between Whitby and Scarborough and the B1416, however a 30mph speed limit is in place on sections of both roads to keep everyone safe.
Please stick to this speed
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- North Yorkshire Police repostedThe following roads are currently closed due to the wildfire at Langdale. Updated: Monday 1 September at 9am. • A171 Robin Hoods Bay turn to Cloughton - (C219 Sledgates to C77 Newlands Road) • A171 Summerfield Lane to Fern Farm, Hawsker (Junction B1447 to Junction C226 Back
- Langdale wildfire - please do not ignore the road closures ⚠️ As the fire continues at Langdale there are several road closures in place for everyone’s safety & to allow the emergency services access to the area. Please don't hamper the response by ignoring them - thank you.
- North Yorkshire Police reposted⚠️ The following roads are currently closed due to the wildfire at Langdale. - A171 Robin Hoods Bay turn to Cloughton - (C219 Sledgates to C77 Newlands Road) - B1416 Sneatonthorpe (Dean Hall Brow to A171) - Gowlands Lane, Cloughton (Harwood Dale Road to A171) These closures are
- North Yorkshire Police repostedThe #A1M J47 exit slip roads (for #Knaresborough) are closed in both directions following a serious collision. If you're travelling to @greatyorkshow this morning, please plan ahead and allow extra journey time.
- Serious collision on the A684 at Bainbridge 🚨 We are currently at the scene, alongside the fire and ambulance services. The road is closed in both directions, and diversions are in progress. Please avoid the area. Incident number: NYP-21032025-0043.
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- Traffic alert - Stillington We're currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on West Lane in Stillington. West Lane is currently closed and is expected to be for some time. Motorists should avoid the area if possible. NYP ref: log 476
- Traffic alert - Malton ⚠️ We're supporting @northyorksfire who are dealing with a building fire on Castlegate in Malton. The road is currently closed and a diversion is in place in the town centre. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible. NYP ref: log 380
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- Traffic alert ⚠️Rufforth We’re currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the B1224. It’s currently closed between Bradley lane and Mill Lane. The closure is expected to be in place for some time and motorists should find an alternative route. Ref: log 0075


















