Ahead of the high-voltage IPL clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium today, the city police have issued a detailed traffic advisory to ease congestion. The restrictions will be in place from 3 PM to midnight. Commercial vehicles, including buses and trucks, will be diverted from key routes. Autos and e-rickshaws are completely banned on Shaheed Path for the day.
Key traffic arrangements-
दिनांक 23.05.2025 को इकाना स्टेडियम में आईपीएल मैच के दृष्टिगत निम्नांकित यातायात व्यवस्था मैच समाप्ति रात्रि 12.00 बजे तक लागू रहेगी –@Uppolice pic.twitter.com/oaIYwYfrsY
— LUCKNOW POLICE (@lkopolice) May 22, 2025
For Roadways Buses, Private Buses & Commercial Vehicles:
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Vehicles from Sultanpur Road will be diverted from Amalut Tiraha.
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Vehicles from Arjunganj Cantonment will be diverted from Katai Bridge.
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Strict compliance required on Shaheed Path diversions.
For City Buses:
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Limited city buses will operate between Husadiya and Sushant Golf City on Shaheed Path (right side only).
For Auto/E-Rickshaws:
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Banned on Shaheed Path & service roads on match day.
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From Arjunganj: Turn left at Ahimamau, drop passengers behind PHQ/UP-112/PGI, then proceed to Gomti Nagar.
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From Sultanpur Road: Turn left, go towards Lulu Mall for drop-off.
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NO pick-up/drop within 500m of Ahimamau.
For Ola, Uber & Hired Vehicles:
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No pick-up/drop on Shaheed Path between Husadiya & Sushant Golf City.
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NO pick-up/drop within 500m of Ahimamau.
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From Airport: Drop passengers before Ahimamau.
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From Arjunganj: Turn left at Ahimamau, drop behind PHQ/UP-112, then proceed via G-20 intersection to Gomtinagar.
General Guidelines:
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Avoid Shaheed Path if possible; use alternative routes
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Normal traffic resumes post-match
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Plan ahead to avoid delays
