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Chapeltown - Temporary Bridleway Closure due to Reservoir Maintenance Works
What is happening?
THE BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
(BRIDLEWAY 7 CHAPELTOWN)
(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 Bridleway 7 Chapeltown which crosses the embankment and is referred to in the Schedule below. This is to facilitate essential maintenance works for Turton and Entwistle reservoir.
The Order becomes effective on the 3rd of September 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 27th day of August 2026
Director of HR Legal & Governance, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Town Hall, Blackburn BB1 7DY
SCHEDULE
Footpath/Bridleway | Length affected |
Bridleway 7 Chapeltown There is no alternative route in place during the closure. | Bridleway 7 Chapeltown at SD 72201 17235 marked A in an easterly direction for approximately 140m to SD 72323 17320 marked B. This is shown with a solid bold line. |
How long will it take?
Planned start
3-Sept-2026
Estimated end
3-Mar-2027
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