A NUMBER of roads in Blackburn will be closed this weekend as the town plays host to the Festival of Making.

The popular event is returning after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

A number of roads in the town centre will be closed from 11:59pm on Friday, June 10, until 11:59pm on Sunday, June 12.

Barriers will be in place to enforce the following road closures in Blackburn for the Festival of Making:

 

  • Tackett Street (Full length) – From its junction with Ainsworth Street to its junction with Exchange Street.
  • King William Street – From its junction with New Market Street to its junction with Museum Street.
  • New Market Street (Full Length) – From its junction with King William Street to its junction with Northgate.
  • Town Hall Street (Full Length) – From its junction with Northgate to its junction with Tackett Street.
  • Richmond Terrace (Full Length) – From its junction with Sudell Cross to its junction with Richmond Hill.
  • Northgate – From its junction with New Market Street to its junction with Lord Street West.
  • Lord Street West – From its junction with Corporation Street to its junction with Lord Street.
  • Exchange Street (Full Length) – From its junction with Tackett Street to its junction with Museum Street.
  • Whilst road closures are technically in place as of Thursday morning, barriers and road diversions will not be active until 11:59pm on Friday.

There will also be extra delivery vans and vehicles on the road from Thursday morning.

Clear signage will be in place for diversions, and pedestrian and emergency access will be maintained at all times.