Why squares have been painted on Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk roads
Mysterious white squares painted on roads across Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk have been identified as reference points for National Grid's mobile mapping surveys. These surveys are part of a controversial project to install a 114-mile network of pylons to support regional energy needs.
Why it matters
The project highlights the tension between critical national infrastructure development and local environmental or aesthetic concerns.
Image source, Matt Marvel/BBC Image caption, Some people were left stumped when these white squares were seen on roads in the region
The article presents both the utility company's justification and the campaigners' opposition.
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