Odisha Traffic Advisory for Hon'ble President's Visit (3–5 August 2026) – Route Diversions & Public Guidelines
TRAFFIC ADVISORY – HON'BLE PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO ODISHA
Visit Duration
Route Restrictions
Goods Vehicles
Route Restrictions – Date & Time Wise
No vehicles are allowed to ply on the following roads and their connecting lanes/by-lanes on the date and time mentioned below:
| Date | Time | Road / Route |
|---|---|---|
| 03.08.2026 (Monday) |
2:10 PM – 2:30 PM | Airport Sqr. → Hospital Sqr. → AG Sqr. → left turn → Lok Bhavan Sqr. |
| 3:50 PM – 4:50 PM | Lok Bhavan Sqr. → Power House Sqr. → 120 Bn. Sqr. → Sastri Nagar Sqr. → Behera Sahi Sqr. → Jaydev Vihar Sqr. → XIMB Sqr. → NALCO Sqr. → Damana Sqr. → Patia Sqr. → KIIT Sqr. → Nanadanakana Sqr. → Baranga Golei → right turn → Block Chhak → left turn → Canal road upto Godi Sahi Chhak → left turn → Banara Chhak. | |
| 5:50 PM – 6:50 PM | Banara Chhak → Godi Sahi Chhak → right turn → Canal road upto → Block Chhak → right turn → Baranga Golei Chhak → left turn → Nanadanakana Sqr. → KIIT Sqr. → Patia Sqr. → Damana Sqr. → NALCO Sqr. → XIMB Sqr. → Jaydev Vihar Sqr. → Behera Sahi Sqr. → Sastri Nagar Sqr. → 120 Bn. Sqr. → Power House Sqr. → Lok Bhavan Sqr. | |
| Goods Carriers (5-wheelers and above) restricted during above times | ||
| 04.08.2026 (Tuesday) |
8:30 AM – 8:50 AM | Lok Bhavan Sqr. → AG Sqr. → Raj Mahal Sqr. → left turn → Master Canteen Golei → "U" turn → UCO Bank lane → left turn → venue. |
| 05.08.2026 (Wednesday) |
12:30 PM – 12:50 PM | BBSR Railway Station → UCO Bank lane → left turn → Raj Mahal Sqr. → right turn → AG Sqr. → left turn → Hospital Sqr. → Airport Sqr. |
Key Provisions of the Advisory
- Dignitary Visit: The Hon'ble President of India will be visiting Odisha from 3rd August, 2026 to 5th August, 2026 to attend various programmes at Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
- Legal Authority: Restrictions imposed under Section 28 of Odisha Urban Police Act, 2003 and in pursuance of Regulation 36 of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate (Traffic and Public Order) Regulation, 2008.
- Route Restrictions: No vehicles are allowed to ply on specified roads and connecting lanes/by-lanes during the mentioned date and time.
- Goods Vehicle Restriction: On 3rd August 2026 (Monday), Goods Carriers (5-wheelers and above, including buses, trucks, and trailers) coming from Bhubaneswar/Khurda side towards Cuttack, as well as those coming from Cuttack side/Balikuda Square towards Bhubaneswar/Pitapalli Square, will not be permitted to ply during the mentioned time period.
- Emergency Vehicles Exempted: The above restrictions will not apply to emergency vehicles (Fire, Ambulance & Police).
- Commuters Advisory: Commuters are advised to plan their route accordingly and take alternate routes where possible to avoid inconvenience.
- Cooperation Solicited: For smooth traffic management during this period, cooperation from the general public is solicited.
- Issuing Authority: The advisory has been issued by Dr. Suresh Dev Datta Singh, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack.
Important Points for Commuters
- Plan Ahead: Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra travel time.
- Alternate Routes: Use alternate routes to reach destinations and avoid the restricted stretches.
- Goods Vehicles: Goods carriers (5-wheelers and above) are restricted on 3rd August during the specified time slots.
- Emergency Exemption: Fire, Ambulance, and Police vehicles are exempted from these restrictions.
- Follow Diversions: Strictly adhere to traffic diversions and regulatory signs installed at the work site.
- Cooperation: Public cooperation is solicited for smooth traffic management during the President's visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
2:10 PM – 2:30 PM: Airport Sqr. to Lok Bhavan Sqr.
3:50 PM – 4:50 PM: Lok Bhavan Sqr. to Banara Chhak (via various squares)
5:50 PM – 6:50 PM: Banara Chhak to Lok Bhavan Sqr. (return route)
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