Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has issued a traffic advisory and public order restrictions in Bhubaneswar in view of President Droupadi Murmu’s two-day visit to Odisha on March 24 and 25, 2025. The restrictions are aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow and security during the President’s visit.
According to the advisory, vehicles will face restrictions on specific routes during the following times:
March 24, 2025 (Monday): Airport Square → Hospital Square → AG Square → Left turn at Raj Bhavan Square from 5:25 PM to 6:05 PM.
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday): Raj Bhavan Square → AG Square → Right turn at Hospital Square → Airport Square from 8:50 AM to 9:20 AM.
The Commissionerate Police has urged the public to plan their routes accordingly to avoid inconvenience. The restrictions have been imposed under Section 28 of the Odisha Urban Police Act, 2003, and Regulation 36 of the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate (Traffic and Public Order) Regulations, 2008.
President Murmu will arrive at Bhubaneswar Airport on March 24 in a special Indian Air Force flight and proceed to Kantilo in Nayagarh district via a special helicopter. After landing at Paltan Padia in Kantilo, she will offer prayers at the famous Nilamadhab Temple and visit Dhanchangada and Kaliapalli to attend various programs.
On March 25, the President will attend the convocation ceremony of Ravenshaw University in Cuttack as the Chief Guest.