To ensure smooth crowd management during Durga Puja, the Commissionerate Police has imposed traffic restrictions across Bhubaneswar from October 16 to October 21, effective daily between 2 PM and 2 AM.
Heavy vehicles are strictly banned on major routes, including Rasulgarh-Lingipur, Vani Vihar-Shishu Bhawan, Jayadev Vihar-Nandankanan, and NH-16 service roads between Baramunda and Palasuni. Heavy traffic from Khordha to Cuttack will be diverted via Pitapalli Square and Balikuda. Emergency vehicles and police services are exempt, while violators face fines of ₹100 to ₹200.
Key Travel & Transit Adjustments:
Bus Diversions: Buses from Puri to Baramunda will route through Pandara and Hi-Tech Square, while buses from Master Canteen will bypass Vani Vihar via Ram Mandir Square.
Ravan Podi Special: Traffic from Cuttack toward the Nayapalli Ravan Podi event will be diverted via Jayadev Vihar.
Public Safety: Citizens are urged to avoid drunk driving, wear helmets, refrain from mobile phone use while driving, and park only in designated spots.
Residents are encouraged to cooperate with authorities to guarantee a safe and peaceful celebration.