A diversion map for upcoming roadworks on the A14 has left drivers confused after including non-existent Suffolk place names.
The map, which was initially believed to have been created and published by National Highways ahead of next week's works, has since been confirmed by a spokesman not to have originated from the agency.
The graphic that has been shared around, however, has raised eyebrows over inaccurate details.
Highways is due to close the carriageway between Junction 51 and Junction 52 for three nights from Tuesday, November 3, between 8pm and 6am and divert traffic while the eastbound carriageway is closed.
On the map, it says: "Traffic will be diverted from Junction 51 along the A14 to Junction 44 then via the A134 and Junction 44, then via the A134 and A1071 to rejoin the A14 at Junction 55."
Confusion has arisen due to the notable inclusion of places such as Nemford, Thurston Newtown, and Ehoswelt which do not exist. A place called Gipping is also on the map.
Some Suffolk villages have also changed location in the diagram, with Hemingstone moving across to the other side of the B1113 near Burstall rather than near Barham and Coddenham.
The map also makes reference to the A134, A 71-mile link road between Colchester and King's Lynn that travels near Bury St Edmunds and nowhere near the Ipswich area.
Bramford Parish Council shared Highway's diversion on Facebook adding to locals it had raised questions about inaccuracies.
One driver said: "Is it me or is this map all wrong?
"From junction 51 westbound, the A14 appears to go in two directions, Bramford appears to be on the A14 at junction 52, but Bramford doesn't have a junction onto the A14.
"From the A14 you come to Barham first, then Claydon and not the other way round. All seems very confusing to me."
The map has raised questions about the use of artificial intelligence.
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