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Blackburn - Temporary Road Closure due to Roundabout Construction Works
What is happening?
THE BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
(WHALLEY OLD ROAD, 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 Whalley Old Road for the following extent: At roundabout from property 471 for a distance of 300m east.
The closure is necessary for the following reason: Construction of roundabout for Blackburn with Darwen.
The Order will come into force on 16th 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 29th January 2027.
The alternative route for the affected traffic will be Whalley Old Road, Blackburn Old Road, Wilpshire Road, Rishton Road, Rishton Road, Parsonage Road, Parsonage Road, Whalley New Road, Brownhill Drive.
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 5th November 2026
Asad Laher, Deputy Director of Legal & Governance, Town Hall, Blackburn, BB1 7DY
How long will it take?
Planned start
16-Nov-2026
Estimated end
29-Jan-2027
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