The PSL games have started and although they are currently taking place in Multan, they will soon make their way to Karachi. The eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which will be played at the National Bank Cricket Arena from February 14 to 26, will have a traffic diversion plan as revealed by the police on Monday.
“A special traffic plan has been prepared for parking and alternative routes for cricket fans,” a police represenative said in a statement.
Details indicate that journalists travelling from Karsaz should park their cars at the National Coaching Centre and China Ground, which are located on Sir Shah Suleman Road and connected by the Stadium Flyover via Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Road.
The spokesperson added that after passing through Stadium Road and the National Coaching Centre, China Ground, on Sir Shah Sulaiman Road on the right side of the stadium flyover, the media representatives arriving from Millennium Mall should park their cars there (Pir Sabghatullah Shah Rashidi Road).
Additionally, media representatives arriving from New Town should park their cars at the National Coaching Center, China Ground on Sir Shah Sulaiman Road on the left side of Stadium Road following Aga Khan Hospital (Pir Sabghatullah Shah Rashidi Road).
Fans travelling from different parts of Karachi can park at Dalmia close to Garib Nawaz Football Ground. They will be required to present the original identity card and the parking match ticket. They will be transported by shuttle from the ground to the National Stadium.
Stadium Road traffic from Liaquatabad No. 10 Hassan Square Bridge will not be permitted. The traffic police spokesperson also noted that traffic will not be permitted to proceed in the direction of the stadium from University Road’s Expo Centre turning while traffic will still be permitted to proceed from Stadium Road to Hassan Square.
All forms of heavy traffic will not be allowed to enter Hassan Square from the stadium signal.
“The public is requested to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and traffic police to avoid trouble,” the official requested.
The representative further said that people should heed the rules and keep their vehicles and motorcycles off any main or service roads.
Call Traffic Police Guide 1915, where their agents are available to assist residents, for advice in case of any issues, or get in touch with the social media department (www.facebook.com/karachitrafficpolice, WhatsApp 03059266907). Or keep listening to FM Radio 88.6 for the most recent information.
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