Paint washed off Kolkata flyovers after skidding videos go viral

A view of the western flank of the Gariahat Flyover, with its asphalt road painted yellow, orange, green, and pink ahead of Durga Puja. | Photo Credit: ANI

Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) on Wednesday (October 15, 2026) night washed off the ‘rainbow’ paint from two flyovers after videos of motorbikes skidding on the freshly painted Chingrihata Flyover went viral on social media.

Last week, the Gariahat flyover and the Chingrighata flyover were painted rainbow with shades of pink, orange, green and yellow as part of a beautification drive launched by the West Bengal government on the occasion of Durga Puja.

West Bengal Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul described the initiative as a symbol of brotherhood, love and public trust. She also said that a similar beautification drive has been conducted at Red Road, while the ghats along the Hooghly River will also be decorated ahead of the festival.