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Duddon-in-Furness - Temporary Footpath Closure due to Pylon Replacement Works
What is happening?
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
COUNCIL FOOTPATH NO. 520022 IN
THE PARISH OF DUDDON IN
FURNESS (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION
OF PEDESTRIANS) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Order made by Westmorland and Furness Council on 17 February 2026, which became operative on 23 February 2026, as a result of pylon replacement works to be carried out (“the Works”) and which would otherwise expire on 23 August 2026:
has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 23 February 2027 or completion of the works, whichever is earlier.
The effect of the Order is to prohibit pedestrians from proceeding along footpath 520022 between grid references: 321446, 485110 and 321735 484876.
A suitable alternative route for pedestrians is available across the railway crossing and along Angerton Marsh Lane.
If the works have not been completed within the extension period, the order may be extended for a further period with the approval of the appropriate minister.
Any queries to the Countryside Access Team, Westmorland and Furness Highways Unit, Bouthwood Road, Sowerby Woods Industrial Estate, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4RD or Highways hotline 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland and Furness Council website.
Director of Law & Governance, Westmorland and Furness Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DQ
Open to feedback
From
23-Feb-2026
To
23-Feb-2027
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