Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police on Tuesday issued traffic rules in Bhubaneswar for Durga Puja, effective from October 16 to 21.
Heavy vehicles and passenger buses will be restricted from entering core city zones between 2 pm and 2 am on all six days.
Heavy vehicles will be completely banned during Durga Puja days on major arterial corridors — stretches from Rasulgarh to Lingipur, Vani Vihar to Sishu Bhawan, Jayadev Vihar to Nandankanan.
Heavy vehicles will be restricted on following 11 major road stretches:
* Rasulgarh-Lingipur via Bomikhal, Laxmisagar, Kalpana, Ravi Talkies and Samantarapur.
* Vani Vihar-Sishu Bhawan via Rupali, Satya Nagar, Ram Mandir, Master Canteen and Raj Mahal.
* Acharya Vihar-Kalinga Hospital via Sainik School.
* Acharya Vihar-New Airport via Nicco Park, Patel Marg, Housing Board, Rabindra Mandap and AG Square.
* Jaydev Vihar-Nandankanan via Xavier, Kalinga Hospital, Damana and Patia.
* Jaydev Vihar-Raj Bhavan via Behera Sahi and Sastri Nagar.
* CRP Square-Power House via Stewart School and Unit-8 DAV School.
* Fire Training School-Sishu Bhawan via Paika Nagar, Siripur and Ganganagar.
* Khandagiri-Pokhariput via Jagamara and Gandamunda.
* Both NH-16 service roads between Baramunda and Palasuni.
* Heavy goods vehicles travelling between Khordha and Kataka will be diverted via Chandaka and Baranga, between Pitapalli and Balikuda.
Additional traffic diversions will apply during Ravan Podi at Nayapalli. Passenger buses will also follow designated alternative routes.
Ambulances, police vehicles, fire services and other emergency vehicles are exempt from the restrictions.
Violations will attract fines ranging from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000.
PUBLIC NOTICE:-
Observance of Durga Puja in Bhubaneswar City from 16th Oct. 2026 to 21st Oct. 2026.
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