Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has issued an advisory to regulate vehicular movement in Bhubaneswar during the upcoming monsoon session of the Odisha Assembly.
The restrictions will be in place during the much-truncated session of just eight days, from September 18 to 25, to regulate traffic in the vicinity of State Assembly in the view of security concerns. Alternative routes have been recommended for the convenience of commuters and travellers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid congestion in the restricted zones.
The traffic regulations are as follows:
- Vehicles coming from Housing Board Square towards Rabindra Mandap side will be diverted at Keshari talkies square.
- Vehicles coming from AG Square towards PMG will take diversion by turning right from Jaydev Bhawan and proceed on Indira Gandhi Park road.
- All vehicles coming from Master Canteen side towards PMG will be diverted near adjoining lanes at Lower PMG.
- Vehicles coming from 120 Infantry Battalion Square will not be allowed to proceed towards Rabindra Mandap side and instead diverted towards Power House Square.
- Vehicles coming from Raj Bhawan Square towards MLA colony and Rabindra Mandap will be diverted towards Sastrinagar Square.
These restrictions do not apply to emergency vehicles, including police, fire, and ambulance services. Additionally, vehicles authorised to access government offices, such as the State Assembly, State Secretariat, and other administrative buildings, will be allowed entry, the public notice added.