Pointer Roundabout improvements

We're improving Pointer Roundabout in Lancaster to make it safer and easier for everyone to use.

The scheme includes:

• New pedestrian and cycle crossing points on the roundabout approaches.

• Improved walking and cycling routes.

• Better signs and road markings.

• Resurfacing sections of the road.

View the plans (PDF 12.8 MB)

Site notices and plans

• Proposed pedestrian crossings and crossing changes

• Proposed footway and cycleway changes

Next steps

Between 10 September and 8 October 2026 we carried out formal consultation on Traffic Regulation Orders for the following changes to highways that will be needed for this scheme to progress. We are now considering the feedback we received and will update this page with the next steps for the scheme in due course.

• New parallel pedestrian and cycle crossings on Ashton Road, South Road, Bowerham Road and Greaves Road.

• Removal of the existing zebra crossing on Greaves Road.

• New priority crossing points on Railway Street and Meadowside.

• New shared-use and segregated footways and cycleways throughout the scheme.

Contact

If you have any queries please email PointerRoundabout@lancashire.gov.uk.