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Blackburn - Temporary Footpath Closure Extension due to Ongoing Works
What is happening?
BLACKBURN with DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
THE BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
FOOTPATH 48 BLACKBURN TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE ORDER 2024
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 18th April 2024. As the works have not been completed the Secretary of State for Transport granted a further extension of the Order until 18th October 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 15th day of October 2026
Mr. Asad Laher, Deputy Director, Legal & Governance, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Town Hall, Blackburn BB1 7DY
SCHEDULE
Footpath/Bridleway | Length affected |
Footpath 48 Blackburn There is no alternative route in place during the closure of footpath 48 Blackburn. | Footpath 48 Blackburn SD 69609 29873 marked A in a North Easterly direction for approximately 825m to SD 370135 30457 marked B. This is shown with a solid bold line. |
How long will it take?
Planned start
15-Oct-2026
Estimated end
18-Oct-2028
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