Our seaside town has been ruined by council & turned into a multi-coloured mess – reason for it makes no sense
FUMING residents say their seaside town has been turned into a multi-coloured mess by the council – and the reason for it makes no sense.
The “Golden Mile” in Paignton, Dorset has been slathered with garish red and blue paint.
Torbay Council said it brought in the new road surface to make the street safer for locals – but not all of them appreciate it.
One said: “Goodness me. Give the holidaymakers a good laugh I suppose.
“How to waste money – just ask Torbay.”
Another said: “Draw some circles and we have our very own Ludo board.”
A third said: “How lovely, can’t wait to get the chalk out and do some hopscotch.”
A fourth said: “Walked past it today and just had to laugh.”
A fifth said: “What they’ve done to Torbay Road is an utter mess and a cheap bodge job.
“Looks rank, including this new addition. They are the worst roads in the country.
“Maybe the council and highways should spend the money on repairing the pothole ridden and dangerous roads of Torbay instead of this stupidity.
“The clowns have escaped from the circus and left their mark on the road.”
Torbay Council told to DevonLive: “With increased traffic at this junction, the surface contrast provides greater clarity for road users and pedestrians, ensuring all road users can use the space safely.
“The red is to remind motorists as they approach the junction to slow down and think ‘Should I be driving through here?’ before proceeding to turn slowly at the junction.
“The blue is to better define the carriage for pedestrians and to reflect some of the placemaking ambitions for a permanent scheme.”
It comes after residents said their picturesque seaside town has been ruined by an ‘eyesore’ road – making it look like something out of the Wizard of Oz.