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Chapeltown - Temporary Footpath Closure Due To Bridge Repair Works
What is happening?
THE BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
FOOTPATH 1 CHAPELTOWN (PART) TEMPORARY CLOSURE ORDER 2026
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 part of footpath 1 Chapeltown referred to in the Schedule below due to repairs being carried out on the bridge that crosses Cadshaw Brook at the western end of Turton and Entwistle Reservoir.
The Order becomes effective on the 2nd of July 2026 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.rightofway@blackburn.gov.uk
DATED this 25th day of June 2026
Director of HR Legal & Governance, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Town Hall, Blackburn BB1 7DY
SCHEDULE
| Footpath/Bridleway | Length affected |
|---|---|
| Footpath 1 Chapeltown (part) There is no alternative route in place during the closure. | The Bridge on Footpath 1 Chapeltown at SD 70879 17760 marked A in an easterly direction for approximately 8m (the length of the bridge) to SD 70885 17756 marked B. This is shown with a solid bold line. |
How long will it take?
Planned start
2-Jul-2026
Estimated end
2-Jan-2027
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