Kolkata Flyover Paint Removed After Viral Skid Videos
Kolkata, October 16, 2026: Kolkata’s colourful flyover makeover has come under scrutiny after videos appearing to show motorcycles skidding on a wet, painted road circulated online. Authorities subsequently used mechanical cleaning equipment to remove or roughen painted surfaces, according to media reports.
The episode has turned a festive beautification project into a debate about road safety. Bharatiya News’s video report brings together footage of the painted stretch and the cleaning work.
What the viral Kolkata flyover video shows
Dashcam footage circulating on social media appears to show riders losing balance on a rain-soaked, multi-coloured carriageway. The images prompted questions about grip on the surface and whether decorative coatings were suitable for roads carrying vehicles.
Reports identify the viral skid footage with the Chingrighata flyover. However, cleaning measures have also been reported at Gariahat. These locations should not be treated as interchangeable: footage of riders skidding and footage of paint-removal work may show different stretches.
Paint removal and other safety measures
NDTV reported on October 15 that cleaning machinery was being used to wipe colour paint from a Kolkata flyover after the videos raised concerns.
The Indian Express reported that cat’s-eye reflectors were installed overnight on Chingrighata, while paint was reportedly washed away from another flyover. These measures followed public concern about the recently decorated roads.
The Times of India also reported mechanical scrubbing, reflective road studs and restrictions affecting two-wheelers during rain. Commuters should check current police advisories before using the affected routes.
What remains unconfirmed
The videos alone do not establish the exact cause of every fall. Rain, road conditions and vehicle movement require proper examination. This report does not independently verify the coating’s composition, technical compliance or the final findings of any official inquiry. No injury count is asserted here.
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