LAHORE: Lahore Traffic Police have finalised arrangements to ensure smooth traffic flow during the upcoming tri-nation cricket series.
Over 1,000 traffic officers will be deployed for the event.
To manage traffic efficiently, authorities will use 20 forklifts and four breakdown vehicles to handle wrong parking and clear congested roads.
Cricket fans can park their vehicles at designated spots, including areas near Government College, Liberty, CBD near Centre Point, and LDA Plaza, according to the police.
No roads will be permanently closed in Lahore during the tri-nation series, however, traffic may be temporarily halted during team movements, but roads will reopen immediately after teams pass.
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Major roads, including Mall Road, Jail Road, Canal Road, and Ferozepur Road, will remain open throughout the event. The CTO urged citizens to avoid restricted parking areas and use designated parking spots for smooth traffic flow, the police said
Traffic updates will be available through the Rasta app and Rasta FM 88.6. Authorities have assured that daily commuters will not face significant disruptions if they follow traffic guidelines.
PAKISTAN, NEW ZEALAND TO CLASH IN TRI-NATION SERIES OPENER
Pakistan and New Zealand will face off in the opening match of the tri-nation ODI series at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday at 2:00 pm PST.
The tournament, featuring Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa, will run from February 8 to 14 in Lahore and Karachi.
In the next fixture, New Zealand will take on South Africa on Monday, February 10, at the same venue, with the match starting at 9:30 AM.