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Wandsworth Council splashed six hundred thousand pounds on a bold new paint job for two railway bridges near East Putney station — complete with pigeon-proofing — sparking outrage and memes calling it the “IKEA bridge.” The controversial design, approved without public consultation under “capital maintenance” rules, ditched the old muted red for garish, bright hues. Residents and even some councilors are calling it out-of-place, but officials stand by the decision, saying complaints are minimal compared to the area’s population and commuter traffic. No plans to repaint — despite the backlash.

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