Here’s The Traffic Plan For Pakistan-England Rawalpindi Test

The Rawalpindi City Traffic Police (CTP) has rolled out an extensive traffic management plan to ensure smooth flow during the much-anticipated Test match between Pakistan and England at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

According to sources, around 370 traffic police personnel will be deployed throughout the city for the five-day event to manage the roads around the stadium.

As always, the full closure of Murree Road from Faizabad to Double Road will occur during the arrival and departure of the teams. Traffic from Islamabad to Rawalpindi will be redirected to the Expressway via Faizabad, while vehicles coming from Rawalpindi to Islamabad will be diverted to Saidpur Road through 6th Road.

Further diversions will see traffic from Ghousia Chowk rerouted to Kurry Road via Farooq Azam Road. Additionally, Stadium Road, from 9th Avenue Chowk to Double Road Turn, will remain closed throughout the match. For Islamabad-bound traffic from 9th Avenue, the Expressway will serve as the alternative route, while those heading to 9th Avenue from Murree Road will be directed through Faizabad.

The traffic police have urged public cooperation, stressing the need for citizens to adhere to the plan during the event.

Five designated parking lots will be available for spectators, with shuttle services arranged by the district administration to transport fans to the stadium. Informational banners will be placed at key points to guide commuters about alternative routes, and updates will be provided through CTP’s social media and FM radio.

In addition to traffic arrangements, security has been ramped up, with 3,200 officers joining the 370 traffic personnel to ensure safety.

The teams’ routes will be monitored via CCTV cameras, with snipers positioned on rooftops for added security. Elite Force, Dolphin Force, and District Police units will be stationed inside and outside the stadium, as well as in the surrounding areas.