Purpose

The proposals are required to support the safe operation of new parallel crossings, marked priority crossings and segregated/shared-use pedestrian and cycle facilities at Pointer Roundabout. The measures will improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, maintain visibility at crossing points, reduce conflicts between different road users and assist the safe and efficient movement of traffic through the roundabout. The proposals will also encourage active travel by providing safer and more accessible walking and cycling routes.

These proposals include the following:

• Shared and segregated cycleway / footway to provide a safe, accessible, and inclusive route for both cyclist and pedestrians, encouraging active travel while minimising conflict between users.

• Pedestrian crossings to improve safety, support active travel and provide a convenient and accessible crossing points for pedestrians and cyclists.

Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out between 10th September 2026 and 8th October 2026 which included advertising in the local press and notices being displayed on site. Divisional county councillors were consulted along with the council's usual consultees and the consultation documents posted on the council's website.

Following formal consultation No Objections were received.


 

Decision

Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager has taken a decision to approve the LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 SECTION 65(1) AND 66(4) (POINTER ROUNDABOUT, LANCASTER, LANCASTER CITY) (SHARED USE AND SEGREGATED CYCLE TRACK)  Legal Reference: LSG4/105823/AFR.