PERHAPS potty highways workers who painted fresh white lines through massive holes thought no one would notice.
But several people did – and their error has at least led to some hasty repair work.
Markings were painted straight through the potholes in Fir Croft Road, Longford.
A Gloucestershire County Council spokesman said: "Our contractor was out last week refreshing white lines in the Longford area, but they shouldn't have done this part yet.
"Thanks to The Citizen pointing out this mistake, the potholes have been repaired and the white lines will be fully reinstated very soon, as originally planned."