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Blackburn Street, Blackburn - Temporary Road Closure due to Utility Connection Works

BB1 7NG•Published 29/10/26
Lancashire Telegraph • 

What is happening?

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

(BLACKBURN STREET, BLACKBURN)

(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

NOTICE is hereby given that the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council intend to make the above Order under Section 14 (1)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the Order is to close Blackburn Street for the following extent: From 7 to 19 at the junction of Carr Street

The closure is necessary for the following reason: Cross connection installation.

The Order will come into force on 9th November 2026 and shall continue in force for a period of eighteen months or until the works are completed, whichever is the earlier. However, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 27th November 2026.

The alternative route for the affected traffic will be Whalley Street, Earl Street, Carr Street, Whalley Range.

Access for emergency vehicles and pedestrians will be maintained at all times.

Any queries concerning this order should be made by contacting the Traffic Team, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council at traffic@blackburn.gov.uk.

DATED this 29th October 2026

Asad Laher, Deputy Director of Legal & Governance, Town Hall, Blackburn, BB1 7DY

How long will it take?

Planned start

9-Nov-2026

Estimated end

27-Nov-2026

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