By Admin 
The traffic police has issued a special advisory regarding the IPL 2026 match to be held on Friday, May 8 in Delhi. Today the day-night match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The match will start at 7 pm, but there is likely to be heavy traffic pressure around the stadium before and after. In such a situation, Delhi Traffic Police has issued important guidelines regarding diversion, parking and entry on many routes.
There will be maximum traffic pressure on these routes
According to the traffic police, during and after the match, I.P. from Rajghat on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, JLN Marg, Asaf Ali Road and Ring Road. Vehicular movement may be affected in the stretch up to the flyover. If needed, diversions and traffic restrictions can be implemented from 5 pm to 12 midnight.
Apart from this, entry of heavy and commercial vehicles will be completely banned on some major routes. These include the area from Daryaganj to Delhi Gate Chowk, Delhi Gate to Guru Nanak Chowk and ITO to Delhi Gate Chowk.
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Which routes are advised to the travelers to avoid?
Delhi Traffic Police has advised people to avoid JLN Marg, Asaf Ali Road and Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and use alternative routes. Especially people returning from office and spectators going towards the stadium have been asked to leave with extra time.
Police say that more use of public transport will help in reducing traffic pressure. Commuters using metro and bus services may face less hassle.
Entry plan for those reaching the stadium
Routes to enter the stadium have been decided according to different gates. Spectators going from gate number 1 to 8 will get entry through BSZ route. Those reaching gate number 10 to 15 will have to enter from JLN route. For gate numbers 16 to 18, entry will be given from the petrol pump part of BSZ route. The traffic police has appealed to the spectators to choose the route according to the gate number written on their ticket, so that unnecessary crowd and jam can be avoided.
Park-and-ride facility will provide relief
Parking of normal vehicles will not be allowed around the stadium. Only authorized and labeled vehicles will be allowed entry into designated parking spaces. Special parking arrangements have been made for labeled vehicles near JP Park, Vikram Nagar, near JJB/Prayas office and between Gate No. 7-8. Apart from this, free parking and park-and-ride facility will be available for the general public on Mata Sundari Road, Rajghat Power House Road and Velodrome Road.
The traffic police has advised people to use the park-and-ride facility. Under this, people will be able to reach the stadium through shuttle buses by parking their vehicles at designated parking spots. This service will start about two hours before the start of the match and will continue till one hour after the end of the match. Bus services will also be available from Shanti Van parking and nearby service lanes.
Pick-up and drop points for app based taxis
Separate arrangements have also been made for passengers taking online cab services. The pick-up and drop point of app based taxi is near Gate No. 2, Maulana Azad Medical College, Rajghat Chowk and I.P. The flyover has been built on the service lane of the ring road between Rajghat. The police have appealed to the people to use only the designated places, so that the traffic system is not affected.
It is clearly stated in the advisory that vehicles parked on restricted roads will be immediately towed and legal action will also be taken as per the rules. The traffic police will keep a constant vigil and if needed, additional police force will also be deployed on the spot.
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