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Kolkata’s ‘Rainbow’ Flyover Equipped with Reflectors Overnight After Viral Video
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 02:33 AM
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A viral video highlighting the lack of safety lighting on Kolkata’s rainbow‑coloured flyover prompted authorities to install reflectors across the structure in a single night.
A short video that quickly spread on social media showed sections of Kolkata’s rainbow‑painted flyover without adequate illumination, raising concerns among commuters about safety after dark. The clip, posted on a popular platform, drew thousands of comments urging the municipal corporation to address the visibility issue.
Responding to the public outcry, officials from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation mobilised a team of workers who installed reflective strips along the length of the flyover overnight. The reflectors are intended to enhance visibility for drivers and pedestrians during low‑light conditions, thereby reducing the risk of accidents.
The swift action was described by the corporation as a direct response to citizen feedback, underscoring the growing influence of social media in prompting civic improvements. The newly fitted reflectors are now visible across the flyover, offering a practical solution to the safety concerns highlighted in the viral video.
Local residents expressed relief at the rapid response, noting that the added lighting will make night travel safer. The incident illustrates how digital platforms can accelerate municipal interventions when public safety is at stake.
Responding to the public outcry, officials from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation mobilised a team of workers who installed reflective strips along the length of the flyover overnight. The reflectors are intended to enhance visibility for drivers and pedestrians during low‑light conditions, thereby reducing the risk of accidents.
The swift action was described by the corporation as a direct response to citizen feedback, underscoring the growing influence of social media in prompting civic improvements. The newly fitted reflectors are now visible across the flyover, offering a practical solution to the safety concerns highlighted in the viral video.
Local residents expressed relief at the rapid response, noting that the added lighting will make night travel safer. The incident illustrates how digital platforms can accelerate municipal interventions when public safety is at stake.