- Bhubaneswar traffic restrictions imposed for Amit Shah’s visit on March 5 and 6.
- Multiple key roads including Jaydev Vihar and Airport Square affected.
- Emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire services exempted.
Bhubaneswar: Traffic restrictions will be in place across several major roads in Bhubaneswar during the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on March 5 and March 6. The advisory issued by the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Police Commissionerate aims to ensure security for the visiting dignitary and maintain smooth traffic flow in the city.
The restrictions have been imposed under Section 28 of the Odisha Urban Police Act and Regulation 36 of the Commissionerate Traffic and Public Order rules.
According to his schedule, the minister will lay the foundation stone for the National Forensic Science University (NFSU) and the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) campus in Bhubaneswar at Jatni in Khurda district on Friday.
He will also virtually inaugurate the NFSU transit campus in Bhubaneswar and an exhibition on the new criminal laws in the state capital on March 6.
In addition, Shah will launch several projects related to the cooperation and other departments. Officials said he will also attend a CISF event at Mundali in Cuttack.
Bhubaneswar Traffic Restriction Amit Shah Visit: March 5 Routes
On March 5, vehicle movement will be restricted from 8 PM to 8:45 PM on the following route corridor:
8 PM to 8:45 PM
Airport Square → Hospital Square → AG Square → Lok Bhavan Square → Power House Square → 120 Battalion Square → Shastri Nagar Square → Behera Sahi Square → Jaydev Vihar Square → XIMB Square.
Authorities stated that vehicles will not be allowed to enter these roads from connecting lanes during the specified time.
March 6 Traffic Restrictions and Diversions
On March 6, multiple time windows will see restrictions across key city routes.
9:45 AM to 10:35 AM
Jaydev Vihar Square → XIMB Square → Nalco Square → Damana Square → Patia Square → KIIT Square → Nandankanan Square → Baranga Golei → Puri Canal → Godisahi Canal Chhak → CISF KRTC Mundali, Cuttack.
4:30 PM to 5 PM
Airport Square → Hospital Square → AG Square → PMG Square → Rabindra Mandap Square → Housing Board Square → Ram Mandir Square.
6:30 PM to 7 PM
Ram Mandir Square → Housing Board Square → Rabindra Mandap Square → PMG Square → AG Square → Hospital Square → Airport Square.
The data suggests these corridors cover some of the busiest stretches of the city, which may lead to temporary congestion on alternate routes.
Advisory for Commuters
Police clarified that emergency vehicles including ambulances and fire services will not be affected by the restrictions.
Commuters have been advised to avoid the listed routes, use alternative roads, and plan their journeys in advance. Authorities also urged the public to cooperate with traffic personnel and follow instructions to ensure smooth traffic management during the high profile visit.
Officials said these arrangements are necessary to ensure both security and minimal disruption while the Union Home Minister attends scheduled programmes in the Odisha capital.
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