Crass graffiti is sprayed over potholes in Bridport

The damaged road along the B3162 through North Allington has been highlighted using spray paint.

The phallic graffiti comes in white, orange and pink and covers more than a dozen of the cracks and potholes along the stretch of road.

The graffiti was spotted last Saturday.

This type of vandalism is sometimes used by frustrated motorists on damaged roads to try and speed up repairs.

Dorset Council has been approached for comment.

The road will be resurfaced by Dorset Council over the next 10 days.

The B3162 North Allington will be closed overnight between its junction with Hospital Lane and the roundabout at West Street/West Allington junction - a distance of about 660 metres.

The overnight work, which will take place between 8pm and 6am, began on Thursday, November 30 and is expected to finish by Saturday, December 9.

A diversion route will be signed.

The road will re-open to traffic during the day and at weekends.

A clearway and parking restrictions will also be imposed along this stretch.

Notices have been put up and letters sent out to residents and businesses.

Site Agent for Dorset Highways Jason Loibl says in the letter: "We will be carrying out targeted and localised repairs to (parts of the road).

"During the closure periods there will be no on street parking available, and temporary parking restrictions will be implemented to prevent waiting or parking. Please note that any vehicle waiting in contravention of temporary parking restrictions may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. If a vehicle has been removed, the owner must contact the council’s vehicle recovery contractor."

For further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Dorset Highways Operations on 01305 228100.

To discuss the closure order, contact Dorset Council on 01305 221020.