Kotambi Stadium to host India-New Zealand ODI after 15 years:Drone video of traffic diversion parking plan; three-layer security in place

On January 11, the first One-Day International between India and New Zealand will be played at Kotambi Stadium, with Vadodara Rural Police putting in place a three-tier security plan and a detailed traffic management system. Routes A and B have been designated to regulate vehicle movement. To assist spectators, the police have released a drone video showing the route from Golden Chowkdi to the stadium, clearly explaining entry points, general and VIP parking facilities, and return routes after the match. Anticipating a packed stadium due to the presence of star players such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the arrangements aim to prevent traffic congestion and ensure that fans can reach the venue smoothly, enjoy the match in a safe and peaceful environment, and return home without inconvenience. How to reach Kotambi Stadium from Vadodara?
After reaching Kotambi Stadium from Golden Chowkdi via Golden Toll Naka, the first thing on the right side will be General Parking. Further along the main road, VIP Parking will be on the right side. Entry to the stadium will be possible from both the General and VIP parking areas. Know how to reach Vadodara from Kotambi Stadium?
After the match ends, one can exit the stadium and head towards Golden Chokdi, from where Vadodara can be reached. However, before Golden Chokdi, there is a road on the left side that goes towards Kumetha village. From there too, Vadodara can be reached via Ajwa Chokdi. If you turn left before Golden Chokdi, further ahead on the left side, the road towards Kumetha village will go. Going further, Sikotar Mata temple will appear, from there turn right, and going straight ahead, Ajwa Chokdi will come. From there too, Vadodara can be reached. An international match has been organized in Vadodara after 15 years
Vadodara Range IG Sandeep Singh stated that the international match to be played between India and New Zealand on January 11 is being held in Vadodara after 15 years, making it challenging. We expect the stadium to be ‘housefull’, which will lead to a lot of public and traffic movement. Following this, we have coordinated with the Vadodara City Police. Some routes have been diverted to avoid traffic congestion. Along with this, sufficient parking space has been arranged so that no vehicle remains parked on the road, and traffic can move smoothly. Police Deployment Arranged After Understanding the Stadium’s Layout
They further stated that we have studied the complete layout of the stadium and arranged police deployment sector-wise. An announcement will be made in the parking area itself regarding what items can be taken inside and what cannot, so that no one enters with unnecessary belongings. We aim to provide a safe and enjoyable environment to the public. We have provided diversions for Route A and B
They added that since celebrity cricketers like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are coming, our responsibility increases. For this, we have already made specific planning, considering all aspects. Regarding the traffic problem, they said that based on our experience during previous matches, people used to park their vehicles on the road itself, which made the road narrow. This time we have increased the parking space. We have provided diversions for Routes A and B. Traffic Diversion Announced Keeping the Match in Mind
Vadodara Additional District Magistrate B.S. Patel has issued a notification regarding traffic diversion on the Halol-Vadodara road. As per this, from 10 AM on January 11th until the match concludes, all vehicles coming from Halol towards Vadodara are prohibited from using the main road. These vehicles must compulsorily take the following diversion route as an alternative. Diversion Route:
From Jarod Referral Chowkdi, proceed to Rahkui, Rasulabad, Raval, take a right turn towards Jesangpura Patiya, Nimeta Patiya, Sikandarpura Patiya, and then via Ajwa Chowkdi to Vadodara.