Bhubaneswar, 9th August: On the eve of State level Independence Day Parade 2017 and its rehearsal & full dress rehearsal, the following traffic restriction/diversion will be effective on the Mahatma Gandhi Marg and its periphery on 11th & 12th August 2017 from 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM, on 13th August 2017 from 7.00 AM to 10.30 AM and on 15th August 2017 from 6.30 AM onwards till the completion of parade/ function.
As per the Public notice issued by the Commissionarate police, all the lanes and by lanes connecting to Mahatma Gandhi Marg will be sealed. No vehicular traffic will be allowed and only pedestrian shall be allowed to go to Mahatma Gandhi Marg. No heavy vehicles shall be allowed to ply towards Master Canteen Square, either from Ram Mandir crossing or from Rajmahal crossing. Two wheelers and light motor vehicles shall be allowed from Rajmahal crossing towards Ram Mandir crossing up to Master canteen square only. All the above vehicles shall however not be allowed to turn towards PMG square on Mahatma Gandhi marg till the parade is over. No vehicles shall be allowed to come towards Rabindra Mandap crossing from Housing Board crossing side and shall be diverted at Keshari talkies crossing towards the’ left side lane. No vehicles shall be allowed to move towards PMG square from AGSquare side and shall be diverted from Jaydev BhawanSquare towards IDCOL auditorium side. All kinds of vehicles coming from 120 Bn Square side towards Rabindra Mandap shall be diverted at MLA colony crossing towards Unit-4.
Parking facility will be available at BDA Bus Stand near Railway Station, infront of Congress Bhawan, IDCOL Auditorium, Jaydev Bhawan, SSI inUnit-III, Rabindra Mandap and Unit-II Girl’s High school ground.
Keeping safety of people in mind Police has prohibited the selling of gas balloon in the area form PMG square to Master Canten on August 15 from 6:30 am till the end of the parade.
A fine of Rs.500 to Rs. 1000 will be charged if anyone found violating the orders and rules, mentioned in the notification.
