Skidding bikes spark road safety debate over Kolkata flyover rainbow paint
A viral video showing motorcycles skidding on a newly painted rainbow-themed flyover in Kolkata has sparked a debate over road safety versus aesthetic beautification. Engineers suggest that the paint used may lack the necessary skid-resistant properties required for safe road surfaces, especially during wet weather.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the potential dangers of prioritizing urban aesthetics over established civil engineering and safety standards.
KOLKATA: A viral video showing three motorcycles skidding on the rainbow-painted Chingrighata flyover after a drizzle has raised questions concerning motorists’ safety. Has the festive road beautification drive compromised with safety parameters for the sake of aesthetics?While the exact circumstances of the incidents in the viral footage remain to be independently established, highway engineering principles suggest that inappropriate surface coatings can reduce tyre grip, particularly when wet. CM Suvendu Adhikari told reporters, “Bikes can skid for various reasons.
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