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Blackburn with Darwen - Multiple Traffic Notices, Extension of Temporary Footpath Closures
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THE BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
EXTENSION TO:
FOOTPATHS 247A, 248, 249, & 250
DARWEN AND FOOTPATHS 10 & 12 (PART) ECCLESHILL
TEMPORARY CLOSURE ORDER 2024
BLACKBURN with DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
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 the 29th of February 2024. As the works have not been completed the Secretary of State for Transport granted a further extension of the Order 31st August 2028 or until completion of the works, whichever is the earlier.
The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any persons from using the footpaths 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 paths 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 8th 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 247A Darwen | Footpath 247A Darwen at Roman Road between point A at SD 70052 23364 in a Westerly direction for approximately 240m to point B at SD 69846 23412. This is shown with a solid bold line. |
| Footpath 248 Darwen | Footpath 248 Darwen between its junction of footpaths 249 Darwen at point C at SD 69730 23334 in a Westerly direction for approximately 220m to Knowle Lane at point D at SD 69527 23389. This is shown with a bold solid line. |
| Footpath 249 Darwen | Footpath 249 Darwen between its Junction of footpath 247A Darwen & footpath 10 Eccleshill at point B at SD 69846 23412 in a Southerly direction for approximately 317m to point E at Holden fold at SD 69648 23177. This is shown with a bold solid line. |
| Footpath 250 Darwen | Footpath 250 at Knowle Lane between point D at SD 69527 23389 in a Westerly then North-Easterly direction for approximately 75m to point F at SD 69576 23520. This is shown with a bold solid line. |
| Footpath 12 Eccleshill (part) | Part of Footpath 12 Eccleshill between its junction of footpath 250 Darwen at point F at SD 69576 23520 in an Easterly direction for approximately 475m to point G at SD 69995 23632. This is shown with a bold solid line |
| Footpath 10 Eccleshill | Footpath 10 Eccleshill between point H at SD 70007 23596 in a Southerly direction for approximately 240m to point B at SD 69847 23412. This is shown with a bold solid line. |
There are no alternative routes in place during the closure of these footpaths.
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