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13
Dec 2022
Transport chief: Partially repainted Skipton Road bus markings 'look silly'
North Yorkshire's transport chief has admitted partially repainted bus stop markings on the A59 Skipton Road in Harrogate "look silly".
The work was pointed out by local resident Alan Huddart on social media, who criticised it as a sign of “broken Britain”.
The bus stop in New Park is next to Kdcarpets and looks worn and faded.
In the middle, contractors have carried out work to reinstate a trench but appear to have only repainted where the work has been carried out.
Mr Huddart took to social media to ask Cllr Keane Duncan, executive councillor for highways at North Yorkshire County Council, why the contractor could not have completed the rest of the markings.
He asked:
The bus markings pictured this afternoon. Picture: Lisa Galinsky.
In response, Cllr Duncan admitted that the work had left the stop looking “silly”.
He said:
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Mr Huddart told the Stray Ferret that the work had yet to be fixed.
The Stray Ferret asked North Yorkshire County Council whether contractors would be returning to the area to finish the work.
In response, Melisa Burnham, highways area manager, said:
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