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Coventry Olympic road signs message changed after error | Coventry Olympic road signs message changed after error |
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Olympic traffic messages on electronic signs in Coventry have been changed after they had advised motorists to avoid the area. | Olympic traffic messages on electronic signs in Coventry have been changed after they had advised motorists to avoid the area. |
The City of Coventry Stadium, home to Coventry City FC, is hosting 12 Olympic football matches from Wednesday. | The City of Coventry Stadium, home to Coventry City FC, is hosting 12 Olympic football matches from Wednesday. |
A city council spokesman said the message on the temporary signs was supposed to say "avoid A444". | A city council spokesman said the message on the temporary signs was supposed to say "avoid A444". |
The error was spotted last week and the wording was due to be corrected on Monday, according to the spokesman. | The error was spotted last week and the wording was due to be corrected on Monday, according to the spokesman. |
They said that live traffic signage at all Olympic venues was the responsibility of a company working for Olympic organisers Locog. | They said that live traffic signage at all Olympic venues was the responsibility of a company working for Olympic organisers Locog. |
Gary Ellam, from Solar Signs UK, the company that owns the signs, said: "Our signs were telling people to 'avoid area' because we were told to put that on. | |
"I must admit it did seem a bit odd." | |
No parking will be available at the on-site car parks for matches, and organisers have urged drivers to use parking elsewhere or free shuttle buses. | No parking will be available at the on-site car parks for matches, and organisers have urged drivers to use parking elsewhere or free shuttle buses. |
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