Bikes skid on Kolkata’s rainbow flyover; Bengal govt scrambles for answers
The Bengal government's initiative to give several road stretches across Kolkata a colourful makeover has turned into a controversy.
Motorcycles skidding on freshly painted rainbow flyover in Kolkata has raised safety concerns, prompting the state government to launch an investigation. The Gariahat, Chingrighata, and Red Road flyovers in Kolkata were recently painted in rainbow hues ahead of the festive season. However, videos showed three motorbikes skidding on the Chingrighata flyover, leading to the removal of its freshly painted surface overnight.
State urban development and municipal affairs minister Agnimitra Paul directed specialist engineers to investigate the cause of the skidding. Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) and Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) teams also inspected the site. Cat's eye road studs were installed at 10-meter intervals on the Chingrighata Flyover, while the Gariahat Bridge surface was roughened to increase friction.
The Asansol administration removed paint from Shaheed Bhagat Singh Mor to prevent accidents. Opposition parties, environmentalists, and citizens questioned the safety and suitability of the paint used on the roads. The BJP government in West Bengal defended the initiative, claiming the paint was anti-skid and not responsible for the accidents.
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