Bacup Road, between Bacup and Waterfoot in Rossendale, was the location of the incident
Bacup Road will be closed on Sunday for repairs to be undertaken to make the rockface safe. Following a rock fall on Sunday, July 16, Bacup Road, which is the main road between Bacup and Waterfoot, has been partially closed.
READ MORE: 'Liam will be waiting for you' shouts as couple who plotted the 'brutal and cold-blooded murder' of dad jailed for life A diversion will be in place via Booth Road on Sunday. Temporary traffic lights will remain until September 1, and the road is expected to fully reopen the following day. County Councillor Scott Smith, lead member for highways and active travel, who represents Whitworth and Bacup, said: "I know as a Rossendale resident that this has been a frustrating time, and I want to reassure residents that fully reopening Bacup Road remains our top priority. I welcome today's update, which means we will achieve that earlier than expected.
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