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Bengal Government Launches Probe After Bikers Slip on Kolkata’s New Rainbow Roads
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 02:46 AM
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A video showing motorbikes skidding on Kolkata’s freshly painted rainbow‑coloured roads prompted the West Bengal government to order an official investigation.
A short video that quickly spread on social media captured several motorbikes losing traction and skidding on newly painted, multicoloured roads in Kolkata. The roads, part of a recent municipal beautification drive, were coated with bright rainbow hues to create a vibrant urban landscape.
In response, the West Bengal state government instructed the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and the state's transport department to launch a formal probe. Officials said the inquiry will examine the quality of the paint, the road‑surface preparation, and any lapses in safety standards that could have contributed to the accidents.
Public safety advocates have raised concerns that the glossy finish may become slippery when wet, especially during the monsoon season. The probe will also assess whether adequate signage and traffic management were in place at the time of the incident.
The investigation’s findings are expected to guide future road‑painting projects, ensuring that aesthetic improvements do not compromise commuter safety.
In response, the West Bengal state government instructed the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and the state's transport department to launch a formal probe. Officials said the inquiry will examine the quality of the paint, the road‑surface preparation, and any lapses in safety standards that could have contributed to the accidents.
Public safety advocates have raised concerns that the glossy finish may become slippery when wet, especially during the monsoon season. The probe will also assess whether adequate signage and traffic management were in place at the time of the incident.
The investigation’s findings are expected to guide future road‑painting projects, ensuring that aesthetic improvements do not compromise commuter safety.