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Falmouth sign error directs drivers to Plymouth 70 miles away - BBC News

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A picture of two road signs. The top sign is blue and has the words, in white, 'No access to town centre' and below it '11am-4pm'. The sign underneath is brown and has the words, in white, 'Plymouth Marina' and below it 'The Greenbank Hotel'. A small sign below has the words 'Falmouth' below.

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Incorrect road sign in Falmouth directs drivers 70 miles to Plymouth Marina

Overview

A newly installed brown tourist sign in Falmouth mistakenly directed motorists to Plymouth Marina, located 70 miles away in a different county. Cornwall Council removed the erroneous sign after it caused confusion and confirmed it will be replaced because it was not made to specification.

Key points

  • A road sign for Plymouth Marina appeared in Falmouth alongside a reference to The Greenbank Hotel.
  • The error directed drivers 70 miles away to a location in a different county.
  • Cornwall Council removed the sign on Thursday after it caused confusion.
  • The council stated that the sign was not made to their specification and will be replaced.
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