In a jaw-dropping revelation, the Nagoya Department of Public Utilities has declared that the city's roads, once mere pathways for vehicles, are now avant-garde art installations in disguise.
The unprecedented surge in road, sewer, and electrical works has transcended the realm of construction chaos to become an unexpected masterpiece, enticing pedestrians and drivers alike into a surreal journey through the concrete jungle.
The original goal of promoting full employment while creating traffic pandemonium has evolved into a citywide art movement. With a shortage of flag wavers and whistle-blowers, the department spokesperson confessed, “Launching new projects is a bit of a performance challenge at the moment. So, we're embracing a more abstract approach to maximize traffic disruption without expanding our workforce.
Think of it as large machinery parked on sidewalks and roadways, frozen in time — a symphony of steel and concrete."Instead of initiating new projects, the city is now concentrating on perfecting the existing installations. "Digging up one road can only captivate an audience for so long before they start seeking alternative routes," the spokesperson mused. "People are even crafting bypasses for major thoroughfares after months of continuous digging. To keep them on their toes, we have to perform a rhythmic dance of construction — move away, let them get comfortable, and then stage a surprise encore with our machinery."
The spokesperson revealed that the main challenge lies in finding inventive pretexts for resurrecting roads that saw 'repair' work only days before. "Sometimes it's the sewer, and sometimes it's the gas. And when we're in the mood for a comedic twist, we tell them the unfiltered truth.
"After all, isn't art meant to be provocative?"
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