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Footpath 116, Blackburn - Temporary Footpath Closure due to Works
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THE BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
FOOTPATH 116 BLACKBURN
TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE
ORDER 2026
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 19th February 2026. As the works have not been completed the Secretary of State for Transport granted an extension of the Order until 19th August 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 path 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 path 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 19th day of August 2026
Mr. Asad Laher, Deputy Director, Legal & Governance, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Town Hall, Blackburn BB1 7DY
SCHEDULE
Footpath/Bridleway | Length affected |
Footpath 116 Blackburn. There is no alternative route in place during the closure of this footpath. | Footpath 116 Blackburn from Belthorn Road at SD 70892 25523 marked A in a south easterly direction for approximately 423m to SD 71045 25162 marked B. This is shown with a solid bold line. |
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