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Spiral Roundabouts
Authors:
David Homola; Steven Chan, P.Eng, MBA
Outline
UK terminologies:
• Spiral markings: applied on complex roundabouts to improve lane discipline
– “Concentric spiral” – directs off the outermost circulating lane
– “Spiral” - a series of lane additions and lane drops around the circulatory
carriageway so that drivers enter in the lane appropriate for their desired
exit
What is a spiral roundabout?
Examples for multi lane roundabouts with spiral markings in the British design
guideline (DMRB, TD 16/07)
Concentric spiral Spiral markings
markings (DMRB)
(DMRB)
What is a spiral roundabout?
• Spiral roundabout: multi-lane roundabouts with spiral transitions or spiral
markings (FHWA, NCHRP Report 672)