The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a comprehensive traffic management plan for the highly anticipated 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) Qualifier 1 match between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United at the National Stadium in Karachi. As the first playoff game to feature crowd attendance, the match is set to take place later today. In line with the government’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption, fans are being strongly encouraged to use public transport, with special services arranged across Karachi to facilitate spectators reaching the venue. Key details regarding public transport routes leading to the National Stadium include:
Entry points: The main entry point will be located on the Karsaz side, while gates 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be used on the east side, and gates 11, 12, 13, and 14 on the west side.
Under the traffic plan, several public transport services will drop fans directly at the stadium gate. These include the Red Bus (R3) running between Liaquatabad and Shahrah-e-Faisal, the Electric Bus (EV-3) operating between Numaish and Safoora, and coaches on the D-1, D-11, and 7-Star routes connecting Malir and Liaquatabad. Additionally, bus routes 51 and 55 will run between Malir and Numaish. Furthermore, services on the G-3, G-7, F-11, and S-2 routes, along with the Super Hassan Zai coach service, will drop passengers near the stadium on University Road.
A separate parking guide has been issued for private vehicles. Fans arriving from Karsaz Road, Millennium Mall, and New Town have been directed to use Stadium Road and proceed to the designated parking area at the National Coaching Centre and China Ground. The traffic plan indicates that Sir Shah Suleman Road will remain open, but parking on main roads and service roads will not be allowed. Authorities have asked fans to avoid roadside parking and use only the designated parking spaces. According to the route advisory, vehicles approaching from Karsaz should move past the Stadium Flyover and park near the National Coaching Centre/China Ground on Sir Shah Suleman Road. Those coming from the Millennium side have been told to use Stadium Road, descend from the flyover, take the turn toward Sir Shah Suleman Road, and head to the same parking area. Spectators arriving from New Town have been advised to use the route after the Aga Khan Hospital underpass and park at the designated site. Meanwhile, heavy traffic will be barred on multiple surrounding routes, including Sohrab Goth to NIPA, Liaquatabad No. 10 to Hassan Square, B.P. Chorangi to University Road, Karsaz to Stadium, Millennium to New Town, and Stadium Signal to Hassan Square. The public is urged to cooperate and follow the issued directions to avoid congestion around the stadium.
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