Blackrod & Horwich, Bolton – Temporary Footpath Closure due to Link Road Construction

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON

THE BOLTON (PUBLIC FOOTPATHS BLACKROD 015/011/010 & HORWICH 179/105)

(TEMPORARY CLOSURE) (NO.100) ORDER 2025

NOTICE OF EXTENSION

Notice is hereby given that the Secretary of State has approved the continuing in force of the above mentioned Order until the 26th May 2026, or until the completion of the works, whichever is the earlier.

The Order is necessary as works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the highway/ there is a likely danger to the public. The reason for the extension is due to the continuation of the construction of a link road and surrounding development.

An alternative route is available commencing from point E at grid reference SD 64109 09587 then Bol288, Bol509, Arena Approach, Burnden Way, Aspinall Way, Mansell Way point C at grid reference SD 64305 10369 and commencing from point A at grid reference SD 63598 10617 then Public Footpaths Bla 15, Bla 13, Bla 20, Bla 12, Bla 06, Bla 05, Bla 07, Bla 08 point E at grid reference SD 64109 09587.

Dated: 6th November 2025

Ref: LS/RST/098933

J Dyson, Director of Place, Town Hall, Bolton, BL1 1RU