Red crosses have been painted on mini-roundabouts in Shoreham and Southwick to resemble the English flag amid the 2024 Euros.
The roundabouts are believed to have been painted on Thursday (June 20) morning – the day of England’s game against Denmark.
However, West Sussex County Council has issued a safety warning in response to the artwork and stated that public funds will have to be used to paint over the roundabouts.
The council expects to spend £83 million on road maintenance and transport this year, according to its 2024/2025 budget.
A spokesperson for the council said: “We know many people want to show support for their football teams but would warn against painting on the live carriageway: it is unsafe to do so, could cause a distraction for other road users and will result in public funds being used to reinstate the roundabouts.”
Despite this warning, residents have shared their largely-positive thoughts on the roundabouts.
One X (formerly Twitter) user said they ‘made me smile’, while another described them as ‘brilliant’.
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1. Council says England flags painted on West Sussex roundabouts are 'unsafe'
Council says England flags painted on West Sussex roundabouts are 'unsafe' Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL
2. Council says England flags painted on West Sussex roundabouts are 'unsafe'
Council says England flags painted on West Sussex roundabouts are 'unsafe' Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL
3. Council says England flags painted on West Sussex roundabouts are 'unsafe'
Council says England flags painted on West Sussex roundabouts are 'unsafe' Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL
4. Council says England flags painted on West Sussex roundabouts are 'unsafe'
Council says England flags painted on West Sussex roundabouts are 'unsafe' Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL