Footpath 16, Blackburn - Temporary Footpath Closure due to Public Safety during Ongoing Works
What is happening?
THE BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
EXTENSION TO:
THE BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN FOOTPATH 16 BLACKBURN
TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE ORDER 2024
NOTICE is hereby given that the Secretary of State for Transport in pursuance of the power conferred by section 15 (5) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 has approved of the continuing in force of the Order made and effective on the 18th of April 2024. As the works have not been completed the Secretary of State for Transport granted a further extension of the Order until 17th October 2025, and now granted a further extension to 17th October 2026 or until completion of the works, whichever is the earlier.
The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any persons from using the footpaths referred to in the Schedule below due to works being carried out on the line of the right of way. The alternative routes available (if any) are referred to in the schedule below.
The paths will be closed in the interest of public safety.
Any queries concerning the closure should be made by emailing public.rightofway@blackburn.gov.uk
DATED this 17th day of October 2025
Mr. Asad Laher, Deputy Director, Legal & Governance, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Town Hall, Blackburn BB1 7DY
SCHEDULE
| Footpath/Bridleway | Length affected |
|---|---|
| Footpath 16 Blackburn There is no alternative route in place during the closure of footpath 16 Blackburn. | Footpath 16 Blackburn SD 6665 3037 marked A in an Easterly direction for approximately 550m to SD 6719 3036 marked B. This is shown with a solid bold line. |
How long will it take?
Planned start
18-Apr-2024
Estimated end
17-Oct-2026
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