Bhubaneswar, 24 October (H.S.): The Commissionerate Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack, has announced traffic restrictions in the capital city on Sunday, October 25, in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Odisha to attend official programmes, including the launch of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Data Centre.

According to a public notice issued by Commissioner of Police Dr Suresh Dev Datta Singh, the restrictions will remain in force from 5.40 pm to 6.40 pm to facilitate the smooth movement of traffic and ensure security arrangements for the Prime Minister’s visit.

The restrictions have been imposed under Section 28 of the Odisha Urban Police Act, 2003, and Regulation 36 of the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate (Traffic and Public Order) Regulations, 2008.

During the specified period, the designated route from the RBI Data Centre to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPI Airport) will remain closed to general traffic.

The closure will begin at the RBI Data Centre, from where the route will proceed via Infovalley Square and Talakheta Square towards Batabhuasuni Square. Traffic restrictions will continue along National Highway 16 up to Jaydev Vihar Square.

From Jaydev Vihar Square, the affected stretch will cover Behera Sahi Square, Sastrinagar Square, 120 Battalion Square and Power House Square. The route will then pass through Lok Bhawan Golei, followed by AG Square, Hospital Square and Soor Company Square, before proceeding towards Biju Patnaik International Airport.

The Commissionerate Police has urged commuters and residents to avoid the affected stretches during the restriction period and use alternative routes wherever possible. People have also been advised to plan their journeys in advance, allow additional travel time and follow the instructions issued by traffic personnel to avoid inconvenience.

The police clarified that the restrictions will not apply to emergency vehicles, including police vehicles, fire services and ambulances.

The Commissionerate Police has appealed to the public to cooperate with the authorities and follow traffic regulations to ensure the smooth movement of vehicles and the successful conduct of the Prime Minister’s programmes in Bhubaneswar.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda