WORK on a $90,000 colourful road design at the entrance to Ipswich’s Top of Town has been brought to a screeching halt after a wave of public outrage.

The bright paint job, meant to highlight the new scramble crossing, sparked a flood of complaints after Mayor

Teresa Harding posted images online.

Locals blasted the design as “confusing”, “an eyesore”, and “better suited to a playground”, saying it clashed with the area’s historic charm.

Critics also warned the slick surface could be dangerous for motorcyclists and questioned whether the artwork even met road safety regulations.

Council has now hit pause on the project while the design is reviewed.

Work on the new scramble crossing at the intersection of Brisbane and Ellenborough Streets in Ipswich Central was scheduled to start on No

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