Bhubaneswar: Oct 12 [UDN}:The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations, with a major focus on improving road conditions, easing traffic congestion and providing better parking facilities for residents and visitors. As part of its preparations, the civic body has set a target of completing road repair work across the city within the next seven days.
The initiative aims to ensure smooth transportation and provide a safer and more convenient experience for devotees and visitors during the festive season, when thousands of people are expected to visit Durga Puja pandals and participate in various celebrations across the state capital.
According to the announced plans, the BMC will prioritise the repair of damaged roads and other stretches requiring urgent maintenance to minimise inconvenience to commuters. Timely completion of the work is expected to improve road safety, reduce travel difficulties and facilitate the smooth movement of vehicles during the busy festival period.
In another significant step, 40 new parking facilities are scheduled to become operational as part of the city’s preparations. The additional parking spaces are expected to help accommodate the increased number of vehicles during Durga Puja and reduce haphazard parking along busy roads and near major puja pandals.
The development reflects the civic body’s efforts to strengthen urban infrastructure and improve traffic management ahead of one of the most widely celebrated festivals in Odisha. With large crowds gathering at prominent puja mandaps, adequate parking arrangements and well-maintained roads are considered essential for managing the festive rush.
The BMC’s preparations are expected to benefit local residents, commuters, visitors and devotees by improving accessibility to different parts of Bhubaneswar. The seven-day road repair deadline and the planned activation of 40 new parking facilities are key components of the city’s efforts to ensure a more organised and convenient Durga Puja experience.
However, the specific locations of the 40 parking facilities and the individual road stretches scheduled for repair were not mentioned in the supplied information.
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