Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate has issued a traffic advisory in view of the 7th Session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly scheduled from September 22 to October 3, 2026.
As per the public notice issued under Section 28 of the Odisha Urban Police Act, 2003, traffic restrictions will be imposed in the vicinity of the State Assembly during the session days in view of security concerns.
Traffic Diversions: Vehicles coming from Housing Board Square towards Rabindra Mandap will be diverted at Keshari Talkies Square.
Vehicles coming from AG Square towards PMG will take a diversion by turning right from Jaydev Bhawan and proceed via IG Park Road.
All vehicles coming from Master Canteen towards PMG will be diverted near adjoining lanes at Lower PMG.
Vehicles coming from 120 Infantry Battalion Square will not be allowed to proceed towards Rabindra Mandap. They will be diverted towards Power House Square.
Vehicles coming from Lok Bhawan Square towards MLA Colony and Rabindra Mandap will be diverted at 120 Bn. Square towards Sastri Nagar Square.
Police said the restrictions will not be applicable for emergency vehicles like Police, Fire and Ambulance, and vehicles authorised to enter official buildings including the State Assembly, Lok Seva Bhawan and other offices located in the area.
The restrictions will be implemented on all days when the Assembly is in session.
