Tarmac was used to fill around the base of the screen in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, rather than replacing ripped-up paving stones.
Albert Somerset, of The Haven, Milton, wrote to The News pointing out the error.
He said filling the holes wit
h the tarred surface the day before the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony was a 'bodge job done in a hurry'.
The screen went live last week after Portsmouth was chosen as one of eight cities across the country to host a giant screen by the London Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The screen is a permanent fixture in the square and will broadcast local news and weather as well as major international events for up to 17 hours a day.
The city council says the Tarmac and nearby railings are a temporary fix while the right brick paving stones are being delivered.
It is expected to be at least three weeks before the bricks arrive and, after that, the tarred surface will be replaced.
Councillor Jason Fazackarley, who is in charge of environmental issues at the council, said: 'The priority was to get the big screen up and running in time for the Olympics and I think that has been a great success.
'There are some aspects that need tidying up, but people can rest assured that as soon as the right materials arrive then the finishing touches will be addressed.
'In the meantime I just hope everyone makes the most of the screen and really gets in the mood for the 2012 Olympics in London.'
Olympic swimmer Katie Sexton and Bill Morris, director of culture and ceremonies for the 2012 games, unveiled the screen along with youngsters from Portsmouth Northsea Swimming Club.
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