We have begun work on the first phase of the Lisburn City Centre Wayfinding Project, a new initiative designed to make it easier and more accessible for residents and visitors to navigate the city centre on foot.
The project focuses on inclusive design and aims to improve how people of all ages and abilities move around Lisburn City Centre. By providing clearer pedestrian signage, the scheme will support greater independence, encourage active travel, and help to drive footfall for local businesses.
A total of 18 new and replacement fingerpost signs will be installed at key decision points across the city centre. The signs will direct people to shopping areas, bus and train stations, parks, and public toilet facilities, working alongside existing signage to create a clearer and more connected wayfinding network.
Accessibility has been central to the design of the signs, with estimated walking distances and times displayed, along with universal symbols, clear text, and strong colour contrast to ensure the signage is easy to read and understand.
The first phase of the project will be completed by the end of December 2025 with installations planned around Bow Street, Bridge Street, Castle Street and Market Square North and Bridge Street area. The remaining signage will be installed during the first quarter of 2026.
Welcoming the installation, Cllr Claire Kemp, Chair of the Regeneration and Growth Committee, said: “I am delighted to see this project get underway. At its heart, this investment is about making Lisburn City Centre more accessible for everyone, while also supporting increased footfall and a more welcoming experience for residents and visitors.”
The project is jointly funded by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council and the Department for Communities.
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said “I welcome the commencement of works on this project which will make a real difference to Lisburn City Centre. By improving the walkability and helping visitors to easily navigate the city centre, it will create a better experience for shoppers and visitors.”