Bhubaneswar, Feb 14: The Commissionerate Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Maha Shivratri celebrations at the Shree Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, scheduled for February 15. The restrictions, effective from midnight of February 14 until the completion of the festival, are aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow and the safety of pedestrians.

Key traffic regulations and diversion routes include:​​​​​​​

Rath Road & Punama Gate: Vehicles will be diverted at Badhelbanka Square towards B.M. High School Ground for parking. Heavy vehicles are prohibited on Rath Road.

Kedar Gouri Temple & Sanitarium Square: Two-wheelers can use Kolitirtha Lane via Kacherapindi Chhak and park behind Taranga Club.

Samantrapur Side: Vehicles will proceed via Sri Ram Nagar, merge after Sub-station Square, and be diverted towards the northern side of Ananta Basudev Temple and Taranga Club for parking.

Keuta Sahi Side: Vehicles will be diverted from Sri Ram Nagar towards BMC Market Complex / Ananta Basudev Parking.

Tara Sundari Road: Vehicles will not be allowed towards Badheibanka Chhak and will be diverted towards B.M. High School Ground for parking.

Mausima & Kalpana Side: Buses and cars will be allowed up to Sanitarium Square and parked at the newly constructed Bus Stop.

Gosagareswar Chhak: Alternate vehicle blocking may be implemented during peak hours, diverting vehicles to the new BMC parking space.

Government Vehicles: Vehicles of invitees and on-duty government officials will be diverted at Badheibanka Square towards dedicated parking areas.

Shishu Bhawan Mausimaa Overbridge: The overbridge will be one-way during the festival, with vehicles allowed only from the Shishu Bhawan side towards Mausimaa side.