Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has issued a traffic advisory for Bhubaneswar ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Odisha on October 25, warning commuters of restrictions on several key roads between 5.40 pm and 6.40 pm.

The restrictions have been imposed in view of security arrangements for the Prime Minister’s visit and to ensure the smooth movement of VIPs and VVIPs. The traffic regulations will be enforced under Section 28 of the Odisha Urban Police Act, 2003, and Regulation 36 of the Bhubaneswar-Kataka Police Commissionerate (Traffic and Public Order) Regulations, 2008.

Routes to face restrictions

According to the traffic advisory, restrictions will apply along the route connecting the RBI Data Centre to Biju Patnaik International Airport.

The designated route includes RBI Data Centre, Infovalley Square, Talakheta Square, Batabhuasuni Square, NH-16 up to Jayadev Vihar Square, Behera Sahi Square, Sastrinagar Square, 120 Battalion Square, Power House Square, Lok Bhawan Golei, AG Square, Capital Hospital Square and Soor Company Square, before reaching Bhubaneswar airport.

Commuters have been advised to avoid the affected roads during the specified period and use alternative routes wherever possible.

Police issue advisory for commuters

The Commissionerate Police has urged residents and commuters to plan their journeys in advance, allow extra travel time and cooperate with traffic personnel to ensure smooth traffic management.

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

PM Modi to inaugurate RBI data centre at Jatani

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha on October 25 to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) data centre at Jatani, near Bhubaneswar.

The Prime Minister is expected to arrive at Bhubaneswar airport at around 4.30 pm before proceeding to the facility. He is scheduled to depart Odisha at approximately 6.30 pm.

Built at an estimated cost of Rs 170 crore, the data centre is expected to strengthen data security and support the country’s digital infrastructure. Odisha is hosting the RBI’s second data centre in India.

The facility is intended to enhance the security and protection of Indian citizens’ data, marking an important development in the state’s digital infrastructure.