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Chapeltown - Temporary Footpath Closure due to Reservoir Maintenance Works
What is happening?
THE BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN FOOTPATH 11 CHAPELTOWN (PART) 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 part of footpath 11 Chapeltown which crosses the embankment of Wayoh reservoir and is referred to in the Schedule below. This is to facilitate essential maintenance works to Wayoh Reservoir.
The Order becomes effective on the 1st of October 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 24th day of September 2026
Director of HR Legal & Governance, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Town Hall, Blackburn, BB1 7DY
SCHEDULE
| Footpath/Bridleway | Length affected |
|---|---|
| Footpath 11 Chapeltown (part) | Footpath 11 Chapeltown at SD 73351 16124 marked A in an easterly direction for approximately 500m to SD 73767 16392 marked B. This is shown with a solid bold line. |
| There is no alternative route in place during the closure. |
How long will it take?
Planned start
1-Oct-2026
Estimated end
1-Apr-2027
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