The City Traffic Police announced traffic arrangements for the Pakistan-South Africa Test match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 20 to 24.
City Traffic Officer (CTO) Farhan Aslam said over 367 traffic wardens and officers will be deployed around the venue to maintain flow and assist the public.
Diversions, closures, and alternate routes
| Route/Area | Advisory |
|---|---|
| Islamabad bound traffic (from Faizabad) | Use the Islamabad Expressway |
| From Rawalpindi to Islamabad | Divert from 6th Road to Saidpur Road |
| Stadium Road (From 9th Avenue Chowk to Double Road) | Closed on match days |
| Alternative routes for Stadium Road | Use IJP Road and Faizabad |
Detailed CTP Advisory on Match Day
| CTP Advisory | Where | Status | Do this |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road closure | Stadium Road (around Cricket Stadium) | Closed | Avoid this stretch entirely |
| Main way in | Faizabad to Survey of Pakistan Turn to Double Road | Open with checks | Follow police signs |
| Alternative way in | Shakar Parian Chowk to Service/UP Road | Open with diversions | Expect brief stops |
| Car parking (North/West) | Near Satellite College General Parking | Open | Best if coming via College/Siddiqui Chowk |
| Car parking (South) | Rawal Park / Rawal Turn General Parking | Open | Best if coming from Saddar/Rawal Road |
| Bike parking (East) | Rehman Abad | Open | M/Cycle Parking |
| Bike parking (South-West) | Near Rawal Road approach | Open | Use if entering via Rawal Turn |
Spectator parking and shuttle service
For fans, designated parking has been arranged at Civil Aviation Ground, Shahbaz Sharif Park, and Government Graduate College Satellite Town.
Moreover, from these sites, shuttle buses will transport spectators to and from the stadium.
Furthermore, CTO urged visitors to follow on ground instructions, park only at marked sites, and factor in extra time for security and traffic checks.
The Traffic Police said the plan aims to keep commuter inconvenience to a minimum while ensuring safe, orderly access to the Test venue.
