Bhubaneswar: Traffic restrictions will be imposed on several roads in Bhubaneswar on Sunday evening in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Odisha. The restrictions will remain in force from 5.40 pm to 6.40 pm, according to a public notice issued by the Commissionerate Police.

Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha today to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s Data Centre in Khordha. The traffic restrictions have been imposed to ensure security for VIPs and VVIPs and facilitate the smooth movement of vehicles during the visit.

According to the notice, traffic movement will be regulated along the route from the RBI Data Centre to Bhubaneswar Airport during the specified period.

The route includes RBI Data Centre, Infovalley Square, Talakheta Square, Batabhuasuni Square, NH-16 up to Jaydev Vihar Square, Behera Sahi Square, Sastrinagar Square, 120 Battalion Square, Power House Square, Lok Bhawan Golei, AG Square, Hospital Square and Soor Company Square, ending at the airport.

The Commissionerate Police has advised commuters and residents to avoid the affected roads and use alternative routes wherever possible. People have also been asked to plan their journeys in advance, allow extra travel time and follow the instructions of traffic personnel.

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