Puri Police Issue Traffic Advisory for Bahuda Yatra & Suna Besha 2026

Puri Police have released detailed traffic and parking guidelines ahead of the Bahuda Yatra and Suna Besha, ensuring smooth movement of devotees and vehicles during the sacred festivities.

Key Highlights

  • Two-Wheeler Routes & Parking:
    • From Bhubaneswar → via Malatipatapur, Batagaon, Mangalaghat Chhak, Gokhasahi → parking at Old Jagannath Ballav Parking (JBPC). Overflow at Matitota playground and helipad.
    • From Brahmagiri → via Mangalaghat Chhak, Gokhasahi → parking at Old JBPC, overflow at Matitota.
    • From Konark → diverted through Baidas Nagar, Grid Sub-Station, Bhudan Chhak, Helipad Chhak, Penthakata Chhak, CT Road, Subhash Bose Chhak → parking at Blue Flag Beach and Hotel Neelachal Ashok.
  • Four-Wheeler Routes & Parking:
    • Bhubaneswar side → Talabania.
    • Brahmagiri side → Samanga parking.
    • Konark side → Sterling zone.
    • LMVs → sequential parking at Bhudan Parking, OLA Guest House, Helipad, ITI College, Central School, Indoor Stadium, Horticulture Field, Hygienic Fish Market. Overflow at Shree Setu and Sterling Chhak.
  • Return Routes: Vehicles must exit through the same routes they entered, with diversions to ease congestion.
  • Police Appeal: Devotees are urged to park only in designated areas and cooperate with on-duty personnel for safe and orderly conduct of the rituals.