Cuttack: Traffic restrictions imposed on Dec 8 and 9 for T20 match between India and SA in Barabati Stadium: Check details
As per a notification, heavy traffic is expected on all routes leading to the stadium due to team movement and match-related activities on December 8 and 9, 2025.
Cuttack: In view of the T-20 cricket match between India and South Africa scheduled to be played at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, Odisha on December 9, 2025, the authorities have imposed traffic restrictions in the city.
As per a notification, heavy traffic is expected on all routes leading to the stadium due to team movement and match-related activities on December 8 and 9, 2025. Commuters have been requested to plan their travel accordingly and follow the instructions of traffic personnel.
The restrictions will be imposed on December 8, 2025, from 12 noon to 9 PM and on December 9, 2025, from 8 AM till the end of the match or disposal of crowd. The move is aimed at ensuring the security of players and officials, and regulating the flow of traffic in the interest of the general public.
- Vehicles coming from the Mata Matha side shall park at the Lower Baliyatra Ground. Pass-holder vehicles shall take a left turn at the Bamboo Depot and park at the Upper Baliyatra Ground.
- Vehicles coming from Howrah Motor Chhak and Mani Sahoo Chhak shall not be allowed towards Madhusudan Statue from Grinnar Hotel Chhak. They shall use the Mahanadi Ring Road via Old Law Hostel-gada and park at the Lower Baliyatra Ground.
- Except pass-holder vehicles, no other vehicles shall be allowed towards Barabati Stadium from Biju Pattanaik Chhak or Chandi Chhak. Such vehicles shall proceed via Cantonment PS Chhak and park at the Lower Baliyatra Ground.
- No vehicles shall be allowed towards Baliyatra Ground via Killa Fort from Ananda Bhawan Chhak. They shall proceed via Cantonment PS Chhak and park at the Lower Baliyatra Ground.
- Except pass-holder vehicles, no other vehicles shall be allowed towards Madhusudan Statue via Hanuman Mandir Chhak when approaching from Samaj Office Chhak.
- Odisha Cricket Academy (OCA) Ground pass-holder vehicles shall proceed towards YMCA Crossing or Lions Eye Hospital, and thereafter park at OCA Cricket Academy Ground.
- Vehicles coming from the Reserve Police Line shall not be allowed to enter Barabati Stadium through Odisha Police Association (OPA) Chhak.
- Except pass-holder vehicles, no vehicles shall be allowed towards Barabati Stadium from Madhusudan Statue Chhak.
- Except pass-holder vehicles, no vehicles shall be allowed towards Barabati Stadium from Lions Eye Hospital Chhak via Kill Khana Road. These vehicles shall use the Ring Road and park at the Lower Baliyatra Ground.
- Movement of heavy vehicles shall be strictly prohibited on the Mahanadi and Kathajodi Ring Roads, as well as inside the city limits, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM.
- Due to the players’ practice session on 08.12.2025 at Barabati Stadium, the movement of heavy vehicles shall remain completely restricted on the Mahanadi Ring Road from Chahata Chhak and Sikharpur Chhak towards Bamboo Depot, from 12 noon to 10:00 PM.
