the awareness of Bengaluru residents and law enforcement officials regarding the heavy traffic during rush hours in the city, the local traffic police have considered the anticipated increase in traffic in the area prior to the T20 match between the Asian nations on Wednesday, January 17th.
The concluding T20I match of the present series between India and Afghanistan will take place at the renowned M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
The Bengaluru (East) Traffic Police authorities have issued an advise for anyone who will be using the roads surrounding the venue, either to attend the game or for their everyday commute, in order to enhance traffic management. The authorities have recommended use alternative routes to circumvent traffic congestion during peak hours.
The official social media account of the relevant authorities has posted an advice stating that due to the 3rd T-20 International Cricket match on 17/01/2024 from 2.00pm to 11.30pm at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, traffic measures have been implemented to facilitate the uninterrupted movement of vehicles.
#ಸಂಚಾರಸಲಹೆ#TrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/bJZWpyz8YL
— DCP Traffic East ಉಪ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೂರ್ವ (@DCPTrEastBCP) January 16, 2024
The advisory states that parking vehicles of any type is prohibited on the roads surrounding the venue, including Cubbon Rd, Queens Rd, Vittal Malya Rd, Raj Bhavan Rd, Central St. Rd., Nrupathunga Rd, Museum Rd, Kasturiba Rd, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Rd (near Vidhana Soudha), and Lavelle Rd.
Additionally, the traffic police authority has made particular provisions for a “Pay & Park” facility to ensure the secure storage of automobiles, taking into account the limited parking space at the venue. The designated parking areas are Kings Road, the parking lot at UB City Mall, and the 1st level of the BMTC Bus Stand in Shivajinagar.
The seating capacity at Chinnaswamy Stadium is approximately 35,000. The upcoming game is anticipated to be a sold-out event, as it marks the return of local cricket sensation Virat Kohli to the international stage at this stadium after a considerable period of time. Therefore, the traffic police have issued an official notification in the public’s interest regarding travel, parking, commuting, and other important guidelines to consider when attending the game.
To circumvent parking difficulties, utilizing public transportation is the most suitable alternative. The optimal means of transportation would be utilizing the Namma Bengaluru Metro, which conveniently stops at Cubbon Park Metro Station on the Purple Line. This allows you direct access to the site through Gate B. In order to provide efficient public transportation, the metro schedule may be modified to extend beyond the usual operating hours, which typically conclude at approximately 11.30 pm IST.
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