Bicester Village road marked with American spelling of centre

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Contractors painted the American spelling 'center' on a newly completed road in Bicester.

Contractors for Bicester Village painted the American spelling 'center' on the newly resurfaced Middleton Stoney Road roundabout scheme, a key route linking west Bicester, the town centre and surrounding villages. Drivers spotted the road marking reading 'center' rather than the British spelling 'centre'.

After the mistake was highlighted, Bicester Village confirmed it was aware of the error. A spokesperson said: 'I have checked with our construction team, who are aware, and arrangements are underway for the wording to be rectified.'

The spelling error comes at the end of a project that residents said brought significant disruption to traffic across Bicester. Matthew Clements, who has lived in the town for 16 years, said locals had endured months of delays caused by temporary traffic management measures during the roadworks. Councillor Rachel Mallow joked that the contractor should not be punished by being made to write the correct spelling repeatedly.

How it is being reported

• Bicester Village slammed after American spelling painted on roadBicester Village has been criticised after contractors painted the American spelling "center" on a newly completed road after months of disruption.Oxford Mail · 15 Oct, 12:04
• Bicester Village slammed after American spelling painted on roadBicester Village has been criticised after contractors painted the American spelling "center" on a newly completed road after months of disruption.Oxfordshire Guardian · 15 Oct, 12:04

In this story: Bicester Village · Bicester · Middleton Stoney Road · Matthew Clements · Rachel Mallow

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