After Chingrighata Bike Skid Row, Pre-Puja Paint Washed Off Kolkata Roads, Flyovers

Kolkata's 'rainbow roads' raise red flags: Authorities scrub paint to roughen surface, restrict bikers

Kolkata's roads prepared for Durga Puja witnessed mechanical scrubbers removing rainbow paint due to safety concerns. The Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority responded to complaints about vehicles skidding on the painted flyover. Authorities installed reflective road studs and imposed restrictions on two-wheeler movement during rain. Investigations were initiated to determine the cause of the incidents while existing safety measures were …

Paint washed off Kolkata flyovers after skidding videos go viral

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation removed the rainbow-coloured paint from the Gariahat and Chingrighata flyovers after at least three motorbikes skidded on the surface; Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul said anti-skid paint had been used as part of a Durga Puja beautification drive

Bikes skid on Kolkata's 'rainbow road', paint removed in 24 hours amid backlash

The Chingrighata flyover remained closed through Wednesday night as workers installed special fibre paver blocks to improve grip, reduce skidding and protect the surface from waterlogging and wear.

After Chingrighata bike skid row, pre-puja paint washed off Kolkata roads, flyovers

Reflective cat's-eye studs have been installed on the Chingrighata flyover following a viral video showing motorcycles apparently skidding on the painted surface.

Bengal government orders probe after video shows ‘bikers skidding’ on Kolkata’s newly painted ‘rainbow’ roads

Opposition flags use of colour, says glossy paint dangerous; Minister asserts ‘anti-skid paint used.