Proposed cycleway improvements near Haslingden, Rossendale

We're planning to make some improvements to part of National Cycle Route 6 near Haslingden, Rossendale in 2027.

We'd be grateful for your feedback on the initial plans so this can be considered in producing the final design. We aim to hold formal consultation on the developed plans in early 2027.

If you would like to offer your thoughts or if you have any queries, please email eastlancscycleway@lancashire.gov.uk or write to Ref: NCNR6 S2C, Highways and Transport Team, Lancashire County Council, PO Box 100, County Hall, Preston, PR1 0LD. We need to receive your feedback by the end of Tuesday 15 December 2026 to considered during the next stage of scheme development.

The improvements along Blackburn Road, Worsley Street and Rising Bridge Road aim to make the route safer, more accessible, and more attractive for people walking, wheeling, and cycling. The scheme will also improve sustainable transport links to St John's CE Primary School.

The proposed scheme includes:

• Pedestrian and cycle crossing points

• Walking and cycling routes

• Carriageway resurfacing

• A 20mph speed limit

• Formalised on-street parking

• No waiting at any time parking restrictions (double yellow lines)

• Signs and road markings

View the plans (PDF 3.79 MB)

The scheme is funded by Department for Transport's Active Travel Fund and forms part of the National Cycle Network Route 6 upgrades programme.