Traffic restriction imposed in Bhubaneswar for 78th Capital Foundation Day

12 Apr 2026, 14:59 by Subadh Nayak · KalingaTV

Bhubaneswar: Commissionerate Police has imposed traffic restrictions in Bhubaneswar in view of the 78th Capital Foundation Day celebration.

According to the city police the traffic restrictions for the Capital Foundation Day celebration will be enforced on Sachivalaya Marg (from Rabindra Mandap to Jaydev Bhawan) and adjoining areas on April 13.

Vehicles coming from Housing Board Square towards Rabindra Mandap side will be diverted at Keshari talkies square.
All vehicular movement from AG Square towards PMG Square is prohibited, and vehicles will be diverted at AG Square towards Raj Mahal Square.
All vehicles coming from Master Canteen side towards PMG Square will be diverted on adjoining lanes before PMG Square.
No vehicles shall be allowed to proceed towards PMG Square or 120 Battalion Square from the Unit-IV Market lane.
Vehicles coming from 120 Infantry Battalion square will not be allowed to proceed towards Rabindra Mandap side. They will be diverted towards Power House Square.
Vehicles coming from Lok Bhavan Square towards MLA colony and Rabindra Mandap will be diverted at 120 Bn. Square towards Sastrinagar Square.

These restrictions, however, will not be applicable for the vehicles authorized to enter the official Buildings including the State Assembly, the State Secretariat and other offices located in this area, as well as to emergency vehicles (Police / Fire /Ambulance).

Violation of the traffic restrictions, which will remain force from 6 AM to till the bend of the celebration, is an offence punishable u/s 96 of the Odisha Urban Police Act 2003.

Traffic restriction imposed in Bhubaneswar for 78th Capital Foundation Day

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