Traffic Diversions Announced for Odisha Assembly Winter Session
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the 5th Session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly, scheduled from November 27 to December 31, 2025.
The order, released under Section 28 of the Odisha Urban Police Act, 2003, and Regulation 36 of the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate (Traffic and Public Order) Regulation, 2008, aims to regulate traffic and ensure security around the Assembly premises.
According to the advisory, several diversions will be in place during session days:
- Vehicles from Housing Board Square towards Rabindra Mandap will be diverted at Keshari Talkies Square.
- Traffic from AG Square towards PMG must turn right at Jaydev Bhawan and proceed via IG Park Road.
- Vehicles from the Master Canteen heading to PMG will be rerouted through adjoining lanes near Lower PMG.
- Vehicles from 120 Infantry Battalion Square will be diverted to Power House Square instead of proceeding to Rabindra Mandap.
- Traffic from Raj Bhawan Square towards MLA Colony and Rabindra Mandap will be diverted at 120 Battalion Square towards Sastrinagar Square.
Emergency vehicles, including police, fire, and ambulances, along with those authorised to enter official buildings such as the State Assembly and Lokseva Bhavan, will remain exempt from these restrictions.
Authorities have urged citizens to plan their travel in advance to avoid inconvenience, as the diversions will remain effective throughout the Assembly session.
