National Highways has been slammed for a lack of “common sense” after a poorly placed sign blocked the view of drivers entering a major road.

The blunder was noticed by motorists joining the A47 from Drayton Hall Lane, near Dereham - with people taking to social media to voice their frustration.

Dereham Times: The road sign was eventually pushed over by an angry driverThe road sign was eventually pushed over by an angry driver (Image: Contributed)

It is believed one angry driver eventually got out of their car to push the road sign over.

"A little bit of common sense would tell you this was creating a hazard," said Steve Morphew, Labour leader at Norfolk County Council.  

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"Now it has cost a lot of inconvenience, time and money to put it right.

"National Highways should know better and there should be a more joined up system with the county council for reporting hazards whatever caused them."

Dereham Times: The sign created a serious hazard for drivers looking to join the A47The sign created a serious hazard for drivers looking to join the A47 (Image: Google Maps)

A spokesman for National Highways said they were unaware of the issue prior to being contacted.

He added: "We will speak to our contractors as well Norfolk County Council to establish whose sign it is and ensure it’s moved to a more appropriate location as soon as possible."