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Blackburn - Temporary Footpath Closure due to Works on the Right of Way
What is happening?
THE BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
FOOTPATH 123 (PART) 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 5 March 2026. As the works have not been completed the Secretary of State for Transport granted an extension of the Order until 5th September 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 4th day of September 2026
Mr. Asad Laher, Deputy Director, Legal & Governance, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Town Hall, Blackburn, BB1 7DY
SCHEDULE
| Footpath/Bridleway | Length affected |
|---|---|
| Footpath 123 (part) Blackburn | Part of Footpath 123 Blackburn from Milking Lane at SD 69340 24708 marked A in a North Westerly direction for approximately 63m to Millbank Road at SD 69286 24734 marked |
| There is no alternative route in place during the closure of this footpath. | This is shown with a solid bold line. |
How long will it take?
Planned start
5-Mar-2026
Estimated end
5-Sept-2027
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