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Traffic advisory issued in Ahmedabad ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup final | Check alternate routes
Traffic advisory issued in Ahmedabad ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup final | Check alternate routes
As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final approaches, Ahmedabad authorities have issued a crucial traffic advisory. Check road closures and alternate routes here.
Published on: Mar 08, 2026 7:27 AM IST By Yamini C S Share via Copy link Traffic authorities in Ahmedabad have issued an advisory ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India-2026 Final, which will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Due to the large crowd expected for the match, traffic movement on several key routes near the stadium will be restricted or diverted, according to the Ahmedabad City Traffic Police. Restrictions on key routes near Narendra Modi Stadium aim to manage the expected influx of fans. (PTI) ALSO READ | T20 World Cup final: India seek redemption for 2023 heartbreak Officials said vehicles passing through routes around the stadium will face restrictions during the event and commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly and follow designated diversion routes.Roads closed for vehicle movement
The road stretch from Janpath T-junction to Motera Stadium Main Gate via Krupa Residency T-junction up to Motera Gam T-junction will remain closed for vehicle movement in both directions during the match. Authorities have urged motorists to avoid this stretch and use alternate routes to prevent congestion near the stadium area. ALSO READ | Bengaluru traffic advisory: Road closures, diversions announced due to infrastructure work. Check detailsAlternative and diversion routes
Vehicles travelling from Tapovan Circle towards ONGC Crossroads via Janpath T-junction should use the internal roads before the restriction point and proceed through alternative routes suggested by traffic authorities. Similarly, vehicles coming through Krupa Residency T-junction should take the left connector road and continue through the designated diversion route.Curfew and public movement restrictions
Police have also imposed curfew-like restrictions in certain areas under Section 33 of the Gujarat Police Act, 1951, within the jurisdiction of the Ahmedabad City Police Commissionerate. ALSO READ | Superstition plagues India ahead of the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad against New Zealand? The restrictions will remain in force on March 8 from 10:00 AM until midnight, and continue from 12:00 midnight to 2:00 AM on March 9. Authorities warned that violations of these orders will attract legal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and Section 131 of the Gujarat Police Act. Police personnel have been authorised to register offences and take action against violators. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Yamini C S Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More Ahmedabad Traffic Cricket T20 T20 Cricket World Cup T20 World Cup Check India news real-time updates, latest news from India, latest India vs England LIVE Score, at HindustanTime News / India News / Traffic Advisory Issued In Ahmedabad Ahead Of 2026 T20 World Cup Final | Check Alternate Routes See LessTraffic authorities in Ahmedabad have issued an advisory ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India-2026 Final, which will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Due to the large crowd expected for the match, traffic movement on several key routes near the stadium will be restricted or diverted, according to the Ahmedabad City Traffic Police.
ALSO READ | T20 World Cup final: India seek redemption for 2023 heartbreak
Officials said vehicles passing through routes around the stadium will face restrictions during the event and commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly and follow designated diversion routes.
Authorities have urged motorists to avoid this stretch and use alternate routes to prevent congestion near the stadium area.
ALSO READ | Bengaluru traffic advisory: Road closures, diversions announced due to infrastructure work. Check details
Similarly, vehicles coming through Krupa Residency T-junction should take the left connector road and continue through the designated diversion route.
ALSO READ | Superstition plagues India ahead of the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad against New Zealand?
The restrictions will remain in force on March 8 from 10:00 AM until midnight, and continue from 12:00 midnight to 2:00 AM on March 9.
Authorities warned that violations of these orders will attract legal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and Section 131 of the Gujarat Police Act. Police personnel have been authorised to register offences and take action against violators.
Source: HindustanTimes
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