Council contractors were forced to resurface a road around a parked car after its owner failed to heed signs warning of the impending work.
Photos taken by resident Michael Curtis show workers doing their best to carry on with the work in Scarborough.
Mr Curtis said he thought it was "silly" the car was not moved but North Yorkshire Council said forcibly removing the car was not an option.
A spokesperson said staff would return to complete the work at a future date.
The council said signs had been put up to inform people that parking would be suspended in New Queen Street between 06:00 and 18:00 BST on Thursday, but the Silver Corsa was not moved.
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