Cuttack: The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate on Thursday issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the Sri Ram Navami celebrations on March 27, warning of extensive restrictions and diversions across key parts of the city due to a large religious procession.
The Padayatra, organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, will commence from Maruti Mandap at Choudhury Bazaar under Purighat police limits and pass through several prominent localities including Dagarpada, Kafla Bazaar, Nayasarak, Chandini Chowk, Shelter Chhak, Kanika Chhak, Chandi Chhak, Buxi Bazaar, Barapathar, Tinikonia Bagicha and Dargha Bazar before returning to the starting point.
Police said a large turnout is expected for the religious event, prompting traffic regulations from 2 PM to 10 PM to ensure public safety and smooth conduct of the procession.
Key Traffic Restrictions
- Vehicular movement will be prohibited along and towards the procession route at different stages, particularly around Choudhury Bazaar, Nayasadak, Balu Bazaar, Chandini Chowk, Shelter Chhak, Kanika Chhak and Buxi Bazaar.
- Major connecting roads including Jail Road, Firingi Bazaar, Ganesh Ghat, Mission Road, Pension Lane and Barapathar stretches will face partial or complete restrictions depending on the procession’s movement.
- Vehicles will not be allowed to move alongside the Padayatra at any point of time along its designated route.
Roads to Remain Closed
Authorities have declared complete closure of several key stretches on Friday, including:
- Bajrakabati Chhak to Balu Bazaar
- Dolamundai Chhak to High Court
- Cambridge School to Dagarpada
- OPA Office Chhak to Shelter Chhak
- Barapathara “Y” Junction to Chandi Chhak
- GPO Chhak to Buxi Bazaar
- Pattapola Chhak to Barapathara
- Tinikonia Chhak to Hatipokhari
- Gangamandira Chhak to G.S. Park
Advisory to Commuters
The Commissionerate urged citizens to plan their travel in advance, avoid the affected routes during the specified hours, and follow directions of traffic personnel deployed on the ground.
Emergency vehicles, including police, fire and ambulance services, will remain exempted from the restrictions.
The police also appealed to the public to cooperate with authorities for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the Padayatra.
