Drivers navigating through Mytchett have been treated to an unexpected puzzle this week, courtesy of what appears to be an unfinished road marking project. Following recent roadworks in the area, fresh white paint now cryptically instructs motorists to 'KEE CLEA' – a linguistic riddle that has sparked both amusement and bewilderment among local residents.
The incomplete markings, presumably intended to read 'KEEP CLEAR', have transformed a routine traffic instruction into something resembling an abstract art installation. While Surrey County Council's highways department has yet to comment on the peculiar paint job, locals have been quick to share photographs of the curious sight across village WhatsApp groups and social media.
This isn't the first time Mytchett residents have found themselves navigating unusual road conditions. The village, nestled between Farnborough and Camberley, has seen its fair share of infrastructure updates as part of ongoing improvements to the local transport network. However, few have provided quite such entertainment value as this particular oversight.
One can only hope that the completion of this paint job proves rather more straightforward than deciphering its current message. Until then, Mytchett's drivers will simply have to interpret 'KEE CLEA' as best they can – though we suspect most will manage just fine without the full instruction.
