Delhi: The first T20 International match will be played between India and Afghanistan on 13 September at Arun Jaitley Stadium. A large number of fans are expected to arrive to watch the match. In view of this, Delhi Traffic Police has issued a special advisory regarding traffic around the stadium.
According to the traffic police, rules related to traffic restrictions, route diversion and parking will be in force around the stadium from 2 pm on the match day. In such a situation, people going to watch the match as well as other people passing through this area have been advised to plan their journey in advance.
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Delhi Police issued advisory
Delhi Traffic Police said that due to the India-Afghanistan T20 match on September 13, changes will be made in the traffic arrangements in and around Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The police have appealed to the people to avoid going to the match area without any need. If it is necessary to go through this route, then use the alternative route and follow the instructions of the traffic policemen.
Special instructions regarding parking for fans
Spectators coming to the stadium to watch the match have been asked to use only the designated entry and parking points. Apart from this, fans traveling by app-based taxi will also have to use the fixed pick-up and drop-off points only. It has been advised to avoid arbitrarily stopping vehicles or disembarking passengers around the stadium.
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Problems may also increase due to BRICS summit
BRICS summit is also going on in Delhi at this time. In such a situation, due to both the match and the summit, the traffic pressure in the capital may be higher than on normal days. Therefore, it would be better for the fans going to watch the match as well as the common people to know their route before leaving home and leave with extra time.
FAQ
When will the traffic rules be implemented on the day of India-Afghanistan match?
Traffic rules will be in effect around the stadium from 2 pm on September 13.
What will fans going to watch the match have to keep in mind regarding parking?
Fans will have to use only designated parking and entry points.