The Welcome to Wales dragon has faced other problems. Drivers noticed it was facing the wrong way, pointing right towards England instead of left towards Wales.
The choice of a white dragon rather than the traditional red was also criticised.
Lack of maintenance has caused the white dragon, along with a white lion on the other side of the road, to be grown over.
One online commenter said: “It’s such a shame.”
Another said the dragon used to be a talking point, if not a source of pride, adding: “I think we should resurrect it. How about we get together, embarrass our council and get it redone? Make it look good again.”
As the two emblems are on the English side of the border, Highways England is responsible for their maintenance.