Bhubaneswar, 19 September (H.S.): The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate has issued a traffic advisory in view of the 7th Session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly, scheduled to be held from September 22 to October 3, 2026.

According to a public notice issued under Section 28 of the Odisha Urban Police Act, 2003, traffic restrictions and diversions will be enforced in and around the State Assembly area on all days when the House is in session, citing security requirements.

Under the traffic arrangements, vehicles travelling from Housing Board Square towards Rabindra Mandap will be diverted at Keshari Talkies Square.

Vehicles coming from AG Square towards PMG will be required to turn right at Jaydev Bhawan and proceed via IG Park Road. Vehicles travelling from Master Canteen towards PMG will be diverted through the adjoining lanes near Lower PMG.

Vehicles approaching from 120 Infantry Battalion Square towards Rabindra Mandap will not be allowed to proceed on the route and will instead be diverted towards Power House Square.

Similarly, vehicles coming from Lok Bhawan Square towards MLA Colony and Rabindra Mandap will be diverted at 120 Battalion Square towards Shastri Nagar Square.

The Commissionerate clarified that the restrictions will not apply to emergency vehicles, including police, fire services and ambulances. Vehicles authorised to enter official establishments, including the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Lok Seva Bhawan and other government offices in the restricted area, will also be exempted.

The traffic restrictions will remain in force on all days during which the Assembly session is held, and commuters have been advised to use alternative routes and cooperate with the traffic police.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda