Odisha Assembly winter session: Commissionerate Police issues traffic advisory, major diversions announced

The Commissionerate Police on Tuesday issued a public notice announcing a series of traffic restrictions in the Capital City during the 5th Session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly, scheduled from November 27 to December 31, 2025. 

The diversions have been enforced under Section 28 of the Odisha Urban Police Act, 2003, and Regulation 36 of the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Police Commissionerate (Traffic and Public Order) Regulation, 2008, in view of heightened security around the Assembly.

According to the notice, vehicles will not be allowed to move freely on several key stretches leading to the Assembly premises. Instead, they will be diverted to alternate routes to ensure smooth movement and maintain security.

Key Traffic Diversions:

• Vehicles travelling from Housing Board Square towards Rabindra Mandap will be diverted at Keshari Talkies Square.
• Vehicles moving from AG Square towards PMG will turn right from Jaydev Bhawan and proceed via IG Park Road.
• Vehicles approaching PMG from the Master Canteen side will be diverted to the adjoining lanes near Lower PMG.
• Vehicles coming from 120 Infantry Battalion Square towards Rabindra Mandap will be rerouted through Power House Square.
• Traffic from Raj Bhawan Square towards MLA Colony and Rabindra Mandap will be diverted at 120 Battalion Square towards Sastrinagar Square.
  
  

Also Read: Winter Session Of Odisha Assembly To Begin On Nov 27; Commissionerate Police Tightens Security

The police clarified that emergency vehicles, including those belonging to police, fire services and ambulances, as well as vehicles authorised to enter official buildings such as the State Assembly and Lok Seva Bhawan, will be exempted from the restrictions.

The diversions will remain in effect on all days when the Assembly is in session.