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Blacburn – Extension of Temporary Bridleway Closure Due To Public Right of Way Works
What is happening?
THE BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
EXTENSION TO: THE BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BRIDLEWAY 165 BLACKBURN TEMPORARY BRIDLEWAY CLOSURE ORDER 2025
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 4th December 2025. As the works have not been completed the Secretary of State for Transport granted an extension of the Order until 4th June 2027 or until completion of the works, whichever is the earlier.
The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any persons from using the Bridleway 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 4th day of June 2026
Mr. Asad Laher, Deputy Director, Legal & Governance, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Town Hall, Blackburn BB1 7DY
SCHEDULE
| Bridleway 165 Blackburn | |
|---|---|
| There is no alternative route in place during the closure of these footpaths | Bridleway 165 Blackburn at SD 70933 27663 at Knuzden Brook marked A in a south westerly direction for approximately 70m to SD 70890 27619 marked B at Staffa Crescent. This is shown with a solid bold line. |
| Also, the section of Bridleway 165 Blackburn at SD 70906 27619 marked C in a Southerly direction for approximately 18m to SD 70904 27601 marked D. This is shown with a solid bold line. |
How long will it take?
Planned start
4-Dec-2025
Estimated end
4-Jun-2027
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