With the third one-day international between India and England scheduled on February 12 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the city traffic police today announced the closure of roads near the stadium to manage the traffic better, and alternative routes for the closed roads.
Road closure and diversion
The road from Janpath T to Motera Gam T through Stadium main gate and Krupa Residency will be closed for vehicular traffic.
Alternative routes
From Tapovan Circle to Prabodh Raval Circle through ONGC Cross Roads, Visat T junction, Janpath T, and Power House Cross Roads.
From Krupa Residency to Apollo Circle through Status Cross Roads, and Bhat-Koteshwar Road.
Metro times extended
As per the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC), metro train services will be extended till 12 midnight anticipating higher frequency.
Metro trains will operate from Motera to APMC and Thaltej Gam to Vastral Gam every eight minutes for the extended hours from 10 pm to 12 am.
The commuters will be able to enter the trains from Motera Stadium and Sabarmati only, as per GMRC.
After 10 pm, special tickets will be provided, which can be purchased at Nirant Cross Road, Apparel Park, Kalupur, Old High Court, Thaltej, Motera, Sabarmati, Ranip, Vadaj and Jivraj Metro Stations on that day in advance to avoid queuing at Motera while returning.
The metro train service from Motera Stadium to Gandhinagar will not be extended, and no tickets to return journey will be valid after 10 pm to Gandhinagar.