'Like spaceship had landed' cry locals over giant red road marking bigger than BUS resembling 'scene of mass carnage' | L5YS9EP | 2024-02-15 12:08:01
Angered residents dwelling in Herne Bay, Kent, woke as much as a "hideous" fluorescent paintwork
LOCALS have been left fuming over a vibrant street marking greater than a BUS resembles a "scene of mass carnage".
Angered residents dwelling in Herne Bay, Kent, woke as much as a "hideous" fluorescent paintwork subsequent to their homes.
Council chiefs laid down the scarlet pink markings at the junction of Selsea Avenue and Sea Road to alert motorists getting into a 20mph zone.
Highway bosses picked the controversial purple colour to "provide distinction".
However the straps have left residents in the same road unimpressed – sparking a flood of complaints.
John Sheering, who lives close to the junction, witnessed contractors filling his street with flashing brilliant lights and equipment at 2am.
The subsequent morning, he woke up to the a "surprising" purple scene in front of his residence.
He advised KentOnline: "My canine alerted me – it was like a spaceship had landed."
The scheme – based by means of an Lively Travel grant – was launched in a bid to scale back motors for extra walking and cycling.
The controversial plans noticed a Spanish-style plaza built on Herne Bay seafront – including a one-way system in the close by roads.
However locals stated the brilliant street markings caught them unexpectedly as they have been by no means warned.
Dashing to social media in dismay, many vented out their frustration and slammed the "terrible" choice.
'A WASTE OF MONEY'
One stated: "These covert missions are completed in darkness to keep away from questions.
"Not solely do they appear awful however they are pointless. I can't bear what they're doing to our pretty town."
One other added: "They appear horrendous. Planning regulation is that they need to be consistent with their surroundings, but how on earth is this in protecting?"
A third penned: "This is so ugly. What moron came up with this idea as a result of it seems like a scene of mass carnage?"
The velocity restriction was first introduced in 2022 after a public session gave the green mild to the undertaking.
Nevertheless, baffled locals stated the plans are a "waste of money".
Fellow neighbour Sue Perry stated: "They are lurid, excessive and spoil the world. We had no warning and it's just a waste of cash."
James Wightman, who runs Herne Bay Motorcycles in The Broadway, has additionally criticised the 20mph street markings.
He stated: "The crazy thing is that they even painted over a pothole – maybe they should deal with them first."
Kent County Council stated another white "20" markings are set to be added when the weather allows.
A spokesman stated: "The markings provide a clear indication to drivers that they're getting into the brand new velocity restriction space.
"The color is considered most applicable to offer a distinction, subsequently highlighting the boundary and encourage self-enforcement.
"The whole value of the entrance boundaries is in the area of £14,000 and was paid for via government funding offered as part of KCC's Lively Journey scheme bid."
It comes as furious locals in Exeter, Devon, stated they feel trapped in their houses after council chiefs clocked roads to stop accidents.
Residents dwelling in a 'low traffic neighbourhood' stated the scheme can also be placing lives at risk by forcing emergency providers to take longer routes and even forcing ambulance crews to race to emergencies on foot.
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