Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police, Bhubaneswar-Kataka has announced traffic restrictions in the capital city on Sunday in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Odisha.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Odisha on October 25 to attend various programmes in Bhubaneswar, including the launch of the RBI Data Centre.
In a public notice issued by Commissioner of Police Dr Suresh Dev Datta Singh, the police said the restrictions have been imposed under Section 28 of the Odisha Urban Police Act, 2003 and Regulation 36 of the Bhubaneswar-Kataka Police Commissionerate (Traffic and Public Order) Regulations, 2008, to ensure smooth regulation and free flow of traffic in the interest of general public and for VIP/VVIP security.
On Sunday from 5.40 pm to 6.40 pm, the following route will remain closed for general traffic.
The closure will begin at the RBI Data Centre, from where the route will take a right turn towards Infovalley Square and then a left turn towards Talakheta Square. From Talakheta Square, the route will again take a left turn towards Batabhuasuni Square and proceed via NH-16 up to Jaydev Vihar Square. From Jaydev Vihar Square, the closed stretch will continue with a right turn towards Behera Sahi Square – Sastrinagar Square – 120 Bn. Square – Power House Square.
It will then pass through Lok Bhawan Golei, take a left turn towards AG Square, then a right turn towards Hospital Square – Soor Company Square, and finally proceed towards BPI Airport.
The Commissionerate Police has urged all commuters and residents to avoid the above routes and use alternate routes wherever possible. People have also been advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra travel time, and to cooperate with traffic personnel and follow all instructions for smooth traffic regulation.
The police further said the restrictions will not be applicable for emergency vehicles including Police, Fire and Ambulance.
The public has been requested to extend cooperation and support to ensure the success of the event and maintain smooth traffic flow in the city.
