Pak vs Aus: Traffic plan issued for Karachi Test

The second of the three-Test match series between Pakistan and Australia is starting today in Karachi for which the local administration has issued a traffic plan to be implemented during the next five days.

The plan has been formulated to ensure a smooth flow of traffic in the city during the matches played at the National Stadium Karachi from March 12 to 16.

The following parking arrangements have been made for spectators coming to the National Stadium from different areas of the city.

Parking for the spectators

Residents of Central and West districts via Liaquatabad No 10 can park their cars and motorcycles at the Hakim Saeed Ground adjacent to the Baitul Mukarram Masjid on University Road, from where they will be taken to the National Stadium by shuttle service.

Similarly, residents of New Karachi, Federal B Area and Gulshan should park their vehicles at the above-mentioned location via Napa. Residents of East, Malir and Korangi districts will park their vehicles at the above location via Drigh Road, Millennium Mall and Nipa. From there, they will be taken to the National Stadium by shuttle service.

Residents of District South, City, Sharea-e-Faisal or People’s Chowrangi, via Jail Road, can park their cars and motorcycles at the Hakim Saeed Ground. From there, they will be taken to the stadium by shuttle service.

Closed routes

The public will not be allowed to go from Liaquatabad via the Hassan Square Flyover on National Stadium Road. Motorists can reach their destinations by taking the route of University Road. In addition, Hassan Square traffic from Stadium Road will continue as usual.

Heavy traffic

All types of heavy traffic will be banned from the Millennium Mall to New Town. The public is requested to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and traffic police to avoid any inconvenience.

They should not park vehicles on any service road or main road.

For guidance in case of any problem, contact Traffic Police Guide 1915 where representatives are present for guidance or the social media unit (Facebook: www.facebook.com/karachitrafficpolice WhatsApp: 0305-9266907 or FM Radio 88.6).

Security plan

A day earlier, a foolproof security plan had been finalised for the Pakistan-Australia Test, with more than 5,000 personnel being deployed in the city for security duty.

Dr Maqsood Ahmed, chief of the Sindh Police Security Division, had said on Thursday the comprehensive security plan had been prepared by the Security Division for the second Test scheduled to commence on March 12.