Barrow-in-Furness - Extension of Temporary Cycleway Closures due to Works

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL (WALNEY CYCLEWAY IN THE PARISH OF BARROW-IN-FURNESS) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Order made by Westmorland and Furness Council on 14 April 2026, which became operative on 20 April 2026, as a result of works being carried out on or nearby (“the Works”) and which would otherwise expire on 20 October 2026: has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 20 April 2028 or completion of the works, whichever is earlier. The effect of the Order is to prohibit pedestrians from proceeding along; 1. The cycleway for approximately 30m between grid references 318582, 468744 and 318563, 468764 and approximately 120m between grid references 318363, 468782 and 318276, 468793. for the entirety of this order 1. The cycleway for approximately 95m between grid references 318362, 468780 and 318451, 468752 and approximately 95m between grid references 318275, 468793 and 318185, 468792. Between the hours of 8.00 and 18.00 Monday to Friday. If the works have not been completed within the extension period, the order may be extended for a further period with the approval of the appropriate minister. Any queries to the Countryside Access Team, Westmorland and Furness Highways Unit, Boothwood Road, Sowerby Woods Industrial Estate, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4RD or Highways hotline 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland and Furness Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DQ