Summary
In Chelmsford, a series of humorous fake road signs have appeared, mimicking official ones. These signs include jokes about local events and facilities, but local authorities have asked for them to be removed, citing potential confusion. The identity of the person responsible remains unknown.
Key Facts
- Humorous fake road signs have been put up in Chelmsford over the past 18 months.
- The signs mimic official road signs and have appeared with messages linked to local incidents.
- One recent sign appeared after a bus got stuck under a railway bridge in August.
- Other signs joked about banning pigeons and providing snorkelling gear for flooded areas.
- A fake Woolworths logo was spotted in a local retail park in November 2024.
- Essex Highways has requested the removal of these signs to avoid misleading residents.
- Many signs have been removed, although some still remain.
- The local council suspects these signs are a light-hearted jab at authorities, but stresses they could still cause confusion.
