Lucknow gears up for LSG vs PBKS at Ekana Stadium; check traffic & parking guidelines here

Lucknow is all set to host its first IPL match of the season, and if you're heading to witness the much-anticipated clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, it's time to plan your journey!

With the match scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM, the Lucknow Traffic Police and Lucknow Super Giants have issued a detailed advisory via their official X.com handle, outlining route diversions, alternative routes, and parking arrangements for visitors.

For match attendees, here’s everything you need to know--prohibited items, essential dos and don’ts and expert tips for a hassle-free experience:

If you're travelling via Shaheed Path, Ekana Stadium or nearby routes, we’ve got you covered with all the essential traffic updates to help you navigate smoothly:

The Lucknow Police have released a comprehensive parking plan for visitors arriving to witness the match, with designated parking spots to ensure smooth traffic management.

• Two-wheeler parking has been allocated behind Phoenix Palassio Mall.

• Visitors can also park their vehicles inside the mall, which has a capacity of 1,000 vehicles. Parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• For those with valid parking passes, vehicles will be routed from Ahimamau towards HCL, then via the Water Tank Trisection through Palassio Mall to the designated parking area.

• Visitors without parking passes will follow the same route via Ahimamau and HCL. In case the parking at Palassio Mall reaches full capacity, vehicles will be accommodated between the Water Tank Trisection and HCL.

Owing to the match, most of the routes connected to Shaheed Path and the surrounding areas will face congestion. For this, the Lucknow Traffic Police have released a comprehensive advisory for traffic movement:

• Vehicles coming from Kamta-Shaheed Path Trisection on Ayodhya Road will be diverted through Kamta, Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Samatamulak Chowk, Lalbatti Intersection, Cariappa Intersection, Telibagh, Barabirwa or Indira Nahar Intersection via Kisan Path instead of Shaheed Path, Sultanpur Road, Raebareli Road or Kanpur Road.

• Vehicles from Shaheed Path-Kanpur Road Trisection will be rerouted via Barabirwa Intersection, Bangla Bazaar, Telibagh, Cariappa Intersection, Lalbatti Intersection, 1090 Intersection or via Kisan Path instead of Shaheed Path, Sultanpur Road, Raebareli Road or Ayodhya Road.

• Traffic from the Husadiya Underpass will be redirected through 1090 Intersection instead of Ahimamau or Shaheed Path-Kanpur Road stretch.

• Vehicles coming from Sultanpur Road will be diverted from Amul Dairy to Lulu Mall and will then move towards Shaheed Path instead of Ahimamau intersection.

• Traffic from Sultanpur Road via HCL Trisection or Phoenix Palassio will turn right at Ahimamau intersection instead of heading towards the Police Headquarters.

• Vehicles from Ahimamau will be redirected via HCL Trisection and Overhead Gol Chakkar instead of passing through the Phoenix Palassio Mall.

• Large vehicles from Sultanpur and nearby routes will be rerouted via Kabirpur Trisection and Kisan Path, avoiding Ahimamau and Sultanpur Road.

• Similarly, heavy vehicles from Gosainganj Kasba on Sultanpur Road will be diverted via Amul Dairy towards Vrindavan Yojna or Kabirpur-Kisan Path route instead of Ahimamau.