The Rawalpindi traffic police have devised a special traffic management plan to ensure smooth traffic movement during the Pakistan vs South Africa cricket matches at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The traffic plan details road closures and diversions that will be in effect from 20 to 24 October.
According to the spokesperson of the traffic police, more than 367 traffic police officers and personnel will be on duty throughout the event. Traffic will be diverted to alternate routes during the teams’ arrival and departure.
Traffic arriving from Islamabad to Rawalpindi will be diverted towards the Expressway from Faizabad, while traffic heading from Rawalpindi to Islamabad will be diverted through Sixth Road towards Saidpur.
Likewise, during matches, Stadium Road will remain closed from 9th Avenue Chowk to Double Road. Commuters from Islamabad using 9th Avenue will be able to use the IJP Road and Faizabad routes.
Murree Road will be temporarily closed from Faizabad to Double Road during team movements. Traffic from Ghousia Chowk will be diverted through Farooq-e-Azam Road and Kuri Road.
Traffic police officials state that three parking sites have been designated for spectators include Civil Aviation Ground, Shahbaz Sharif Park, and Graduate College.
To facilitate cricket spectators, a shuttle service will operate between the parking areas and the stadium to ensure convenient access and minimize disruption for the public.
Also Read: Ticket prices for Pakistan-South Africa white-ball series revealed
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced ticket prices for the upcoming white-ball series between Pakistan and South Africa.
The series begins with the three-match T20I series, starting October 28 in Rawalpindi, followed by back-to-back games in Lahore on October 31 and November 1.
The three ODIs will then be played in Faisalabad on November 4, 6, and 8.
Tickets for the opening T20I at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium have been priced to suit a wide range of fans, with rates starting at PKR 400 for General enclosures and going up to PKR 15,000 for Platinum Box seats.