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Hong Kong street sign misspelling prompts review of verification checks

A street sign in Hong Kong that was misspelled as "Observatoly" instead of "Observatory Road" has led to an internal review by the Highways Department. The error occurred because a contractor used an old, damaged sign as a reference for the new marker. The sign, which was erected in June, has since been removed by authorities to prevent confusion, and the department has vowed to enhance its verification processes. AI

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Hong Kong street sign misspelling prompts review of verification checks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Connor Mycroft ·

    ‘Observatoly’ street sign error prompts Highways Department to review checks

    Hong Kong authorities have said that a street sign mistakenly spelled as “Observatoly” was due to a contractor relying on an “old, scratched” marker to make the new one, a slip-up that has amused residents online. Images shared by residents on social media showed the street sign …