Bhubaneswar Traffic Advisory Issued for PM Modi Visit; RBI Data Centre-Airport Route to Remain Closed for One Hour
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has issued a traffic advisory in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Odisha, announcing temporary restrictions on vehicular movement along a key stretch of the state capital.
The advisory aims to ensure smooth traffic management and security arrangements during the Prime Minister’s movement.
According to the notification, traffic restrictions will be enforced from 5:40 PM to 6:40 PM on Sunday along the route connecting the RBI Data Centre and Biju Patnaik International Airport.
During this period, the movement of vehicles on the designated corridor will be regulated for VIP security arrangements.
The affected route includes Infovalley Square, Talakheta Square, Batabhuasuni Square, NH-16, Jaydev Vihar Square, Behera Sahi Square, Sastrinagar Square, 120 Battalion Square, Power House Square, Lok Bhawan Golei, AG Square, Hospital Square, Soor Company Square, and BPI Airport.
Authorities have advised commuters to avoid the restricted stretch, use alternative routes, and plan their journeys in advance to minimise inconvenience.
Traffic personnel will be deployed across the city to facilitate diversions and assist road users.
The restrictions have been imposed under the provisions of the Odisha Urban Police Act and related traffic management regulations.
Emergency service vehicles, including ambulances, fire service units, and police vehicles, will remain exempt from the restrictions.
Citizens have been urged to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and follow traffic advisories issued for the duration of the Prime Minister’s visit.
