The reason why a traffic cone was tarmacked into a Cambridgeshire pavement

Locals have been left baffled after a mystery traffic cone was left sticking out of a newly tarmacked path – but the council have revealed the reason why the decision was made..

The road in Wisbech, was closed by police after a huge sinkhole opened earlier this month.

In a statement at the time, Cambridgeshire Constabulary said police and the council were "at the location looking into it".

Now, following the recent restoration of the swallowed pavement, a large traffic cone has been buried in the tarmac.

Locals say the cone is situation in the middle of the footpath - presenting a real safety risk to anyone with limited visibility..

Jo Taylor, who lives nearby, said: "A large sinkhole appeared in Wisbech Park two weeks ago. All filled in now. Can you spot the issue?"

She added: "They have tarmacked a traffic cone into the new pavement!.

"The contractors of Fenland Council. I salute you!! (Yes I tried. Stuck fast)"

In response, a spokesperson for Fenland Council confirmed that it was not their doing.

A spokesperson said: "This work wasn't carried out by us, but Anglian Water has provided a helpful explanation.

"The cone covers the electrical connection where a streetlamp was removed (following sinkhole).

"It makes it easier to find the cables when the light is replaced, due to happen shortly."