The wavy road markings in Clevedon, Somerset, has left cyclists and drivers confused (Picture: SWNS)
Some ‘wiggly road’ markings could soon be axed following a backlash from frustrated residents.
Locals in Clevedon, Somerset, started a campaign to get the wiggly lines removed when they became an internet meme.
The displeased residents staged their very own conga protest out on the streets to voice their anger.
The markings were introduced by North Somerset Council to slow traffic in the area but the council said it will now ‘review’ the controversial lines.
The lines left cyclists and drivers confused over where to go because the road markings weave around like a wiggly line.
Large yellow sections were filled in soon after they were introduced in January, which left locals even more baffled.
Some residents even pointed out that the new lines looked like something out of the Wizard of Oz.
Councillor Hannah Young said: ‘As a Clevedon resident myself, I hear local opinions about the scheme on a daily basis and see the way it is being used by cars, cyclists and pedestrians.
The controversial changes were made to Clevedon seafront in January (Picture: SWNS)
Folk in the town previously took to the streets and got involved in a rebellious conga (Picture: SWNS)
‘There is no doubt that it has been controversial.’
The council added it was part of plans to make the road more friendly for pedestrians and cyclists, introducing a 20mph speed limit and making the road one-way.
New crossing points were also added, along with a segregated cycle lane.
Some later amendments to the road markings like round circles led locals to label the town as an ‘alien landing pad’, with a ‘horrendous’ coloured path.
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Councillor Mike Bell added: ‘In May, our new partnership administration committed to an independent review of the scheme, to include open engagement with local councillors, residents, businesses, voluntary organisations and other stakeholders.
‘We are making good on that promise.’
Locals will be able to have their say on the controversial road markings at a public meeting held at Clevedon Community Centre at 7pm on July 20.
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‘There is no doubt that it has been controversial.’
