Ahmedabad: Traffic restrictions and route diversions around the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera have been announced for Sunday, March 8,when the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final will be played. A notification in this regard issued on Thursday by city police commissioner G S Malik under the Gujarat Police Act, 1951, is aimed at managing the crowd of spectators and ensuring smooth movement of VVIPs, players and officials. The restrictions will remain in force from 10am to midnight on March 8 and from midnight to 2am on March 9 to regulate post-match traffic.The stretch from Janpath T junction to the stadium’s main gate via the Krupa Residency T-junction up to Motera village will remain off-limits for traffic. Only authorized vehicles with valid passes will be permitted to enter the stadium vicinity.Police announced alternative routes for commuters. Vehicles travelling from Tapovan Circle can take the ONGC crossroads route via Visat T-junction, Janpath T-junction and AEC Powerhouse crossroads up to Prabodh Raval Circle. Traffic can route from the Krupa Residency T-junction through Sharan Status Crossroads and Bhat-Koteshwar Road towards Apollo Circle.Emergency services, including ambulances, fire brigade vehicles and police units, are exempt from the order. Police said strict action will be taken against violators. Additional personnel will be deployed at key junctions to manage the expected surge in traffic.
