Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate of Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has announced strict traffic regulations across several key roads in the capital on Thursday in view of the one-day special session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly.
According to the public notice issued by the police, these restrictions will come into effect from 7 am onwards on April 30 to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and maintain security around the Assembly complex.
As per the advisory, vehicles coming from Housing Board Square towards Rabindra Mandap side will be diverted at Keshari Talkies Square. Similarly, vehicles approaching from AG Square towards PMG will have to take a right turn at Jaydev Bhawan and proceed via IG Park road.
All vehicles coming from the Master Canteen side towards PMG will be diverted through adjoining lanes at Lower PMG. Furthermore, vehicles coming from 120 Infantry Battalion Square will not be allowed to proceed towards Rabindra Mandap and will instead be diverted towards Power House Square.
Vehicles moving from Lok Bhawan Square towards MLA Colony and Rabindra Mandap will also be diverted at 120 Bn Square towards Sastrinagar Square.
However, these restrictions will not apply to emergency vehicles such as police vans, fire tenders, and ambulances. Vehicles authorized to enter official buildings, including the State Assembly, Lok Seva Bhawan, and other government offices in the area, will also be exempted.
The Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has appealed to the public to cooperate with the traffic police and plan their travel accordingly to avoid inconvenience on the day of the session.
