It should not have happened and we apologise - LCC on why dead animals were painted over on A59 in Lancashire
The dead animals have since been removed.
Discretionary warning advised
Earlier this week a shocked motorist was left sickened after finding dead animals on a stretch of the A59 that have been painted across.
The disturbing images show a pigeon and hedgehogs lying dead on the road in between Tarleton and Rufford with white road markings across their lifeless bodies.
They said: “I’ve seen road markings go around parking cars before but this is definitely a first for me. You have to see it to believe it.”
County Councillor Warren Goldsworthy, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, Lancashire County Council apologised for any upset the shocking scene may have caused motorists.
He said: “Our investigation found that the road markings were applied using a lining machine and the operatives were unaware of the animal carcasses at the time.
“While this was not intentional, it should not have happened and we apologise again for any concern or upset this incident may have caused.”
He added: “The carcasses have now been removed and the affected sections of road marking will be repainted when the lining team is next working in the area over the coming weeks.
“We've also reminded those carrying out this work of the need to remain vigilant and follow the appropriate procedures.”