A picture of tarmac filler in Birmingham’s paving went viral, sparking debate. Original paving to return soon.
The tweet showed the paving with tarmac filler. Reiss Omari posted it on X, campaigning for better city infrastructure, and his post questioned the poor workmanship.
People wondered why workers did not fix it faster. Colmore BID clarified the situation, saying they are working with the council, and the original paving will return soon.
The picture sparked debate online with some X users finding the sight annoying. Others had ideas about why it looked odd, noting it is near Victoria Square.
Some thought it was a temporary fix, allowing the ground to settle before repaving. One person said it prevents trip hazards, while another noted that separate teams handle paving differently.
A Colmore BID spokesperson gave more details stating a utility contractor did the work. They are working to restore the original paving as soon as possible.