Blackburn with Darwen, Traffic Notice, Temporary Footpath Closure
What is happening?
THE BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
FOOTPATHS 107 & 120 BLACKBURN
TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE ORDER 2025
NOTICE is hereby given that the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council proposes to make the above Order under Section 14(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any persons from using the footpaths referred to in the Schedule below to facilitate drainage works for the new housing development adjacent to the Public Rights of Way.
The Order becomes effective on 16th October 2025 for a period of six months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner.
Any queries concerning the closure should be made by emailing The Public Rights of Way Team at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council on public.rightsofway@blackburn.gov.uk
DATED this Day 9th October 2025
Director of HR Legal & Governance Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Town Hall BLACKBURN BB1 7DY
SCHEDULE
| Footpath/Bridleway | Length affected |
|---|---|
| Footpath 107 Blackburn | Footpath 107 Blackburn on Heys Lane at SD 67000 25114 marked A in a south easterly direction for approximately 495m to Bog Height Road at SD 67252 24713 marked B. This is shown with a solid bold line. |
| Footpath 120 Blackburn | Footpath 120 Blackburn on Heys Lane at SD 66845 24901 marked C in a south easterly direction for approximately 170m to Bog Height Road at SD 66897 24741 marked D. This is shown with a bold solid line. |
| There is no alternative route in place during the closure of these footpaths. |
How long will it take?
Planned start
16-Oct-2025
Estimated end
16-Apr-2026
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