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BT1404348 Rawtenstall, Rossendale - Temporary Prohibition Of Through Traffic For Works

BB4 6REPublished 31/07/26
Rossendale Free Press • 

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THE LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

(BYWAY OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC BT1404348 RAWTENSTALL, ROSSENDALE BOROUGH (PART WIDTH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Secretary of State for Transport has agreed to the above Order, which was due to expire on the 9th August, 2026, remaining in force until the 9th February, 2028, or until any necessary works are completed within this period. The effect of which is to temporarily prohibit all traffic from proceeding over that length of the byway open to all traffic indicated below:-

The eastern half of BT1404348 Rawtenstall, Rossendale, from point A (SD8242 2389) in a generally north easterly direction for a distance of approximately 120 metres to point B (SD8248 2399), a total distance of approximately 120 metres. The other half of the width will remain available.

The temporary closure is necessary because of the likelihood of danger to the public. Access for pedestrians to any premises situated on or adjacent to the byway open to all traffic or to any other premises accessible for pedestrians from, and only from, the byway open to all traffic, will be maintained at all times.

Nothing in this order shall apply to emergency service vehicles, public rights of way officers of the County Council on foot or to those undertaking any necessary works.

HELOISE MACANDREW Director of Law and Governance P O Box 100 County Hall PRESTON PR1 0LD

NOT PART OF THE STATUTORY NOTICE

The plan on site shows the route to be closed as A – B.
Please contact the Rights of Way Team on 01772 533722, during office hours, if necessary.

www.lancashire.gov.uk

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