Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha on October 25, to attend various programmes in Bhubaneswar, notably to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) data centre at Jatani.
Built at an estimated cost of Rs 170 crore, this facility marks Odisha as the host of the RBI’s second data centre in India, designed to strengthen data security and support the country’s digital infrastructure.
The Prime Minister is expected to arrive at Biju Patnaik International Airport at around 4.30 pm, head to the facility, and depart Odisha at approximately 6.30 pm.
In view of security arrangements for the VIP and VVIP movements, the Commissionerate Police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory on restrictions and road closures, which will be enforced on October 25 between 5.40 pm and 6.40 pm along the specific route connecting the RBI Data Centre to Biju Patnaik International Airport.
The closed route path includes the RBI Data Centre, taking a right turn to Infovalley Square, a left turn to Talakheta Square, a left turn to Batabhuasuni Square, proceeding to NH-16 up to Jayadev Vihar Square, a right turn to Behera Sahi Square, Sastrinagar Square, 120 Battalion Square, Power House Square, Lok Bhawan Golei, a left turn to AG Square, a right turn to Capital Hospital Square, and Soor Company Square before reaching Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Commuters and residents are advised to avoid these affected routes, plan their journeys in advance, allow extra travel time, use alternative routes wherever possible, and cooperate with traffic personnel. However, these restrictions will not apply to emergency vehicles such as police vehicles, fire services, and ambulances.