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

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL (FOOTPATH NO. 601025 & 601026 IN THE PARISH OF BARROW-IN-FURNESS) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS) 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; Approximately 85m of footpath 601025 between grid references 318446, 468811 and 318449, 468725 All of footpath 601026 between grid references 318596, 468794 and 318453, 468754.

A suitable alternative route is available for pedestrians via French Street, Promenade and Central Drive (Blue line on map below).

** Closure only operative during the hours of 8.00 – 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, Bouthwood Road, Sowerby Woods Industrial Estate, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4RD or Highways hotline 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland and Furness Council website.

Director of Law & Governance, Westmorland and Furness Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DQ