IPL 2025 MI vs DC match: Brace for traffic congestion around Wankhede Stadium today; check key details | Mumbai News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: With Mumbai Indians geared up to play their IPL match against Delhi Capitals at Wankhede stadium on Wednesday, May 21, heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic is expected in the surrounding areas, especially during the evening rush hours.The match is scheduled to begin at 7.30 pm. Based on previous match-day patterns at the venue, traffic restrictions and parking limitations are typically observed between 12:00 PM and 11:55 PM to ensure smooth flow and public safety. Spectators are advised to use public transport, especially the suburban railway network, as no parking is available at the stadium.Areas where congestion is expected
- Veer Nariman Road, from Churchgate Junction to Sundarmahal Junction, may be closed to
vehicular traffic as required. - Connecting routes such as N.S. Road, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’, ‘F’, and ‘G’ Roads, and E Cross Road are likely to see significant pedestrian and vehicle movement.
Suggested alternate routes
- From Churchgate Junction, take Maharshi Karve Road to Pandit Paluskar Chowk (Opera House), then turn toward Vinoli Chowpatty.
- Or use Ramdev Potdar Junction (C.T.O) via Chafekar Bandhu Chowk (O.C.S), then continue along M.G. Road, Shyamaldas Junction, and Meghdut Bridge (Princess Street).
Likely No-parking zones
- “C” Road (North side): N.S. Road junction to “E” Road junction
- “D” Road: N.S. Road junction to “E” Road junction
- “E” Road: “D” Road junction to “C” Road junction
- “F” Road: N.S. Road junction to “E Cross Road” junction
- “G” Road (South side): N.S. Road junction to “E Cross Road” junction
- “E Cross Road” and N.S. Road (Marine Drive): Mafatlal Bath Signal to Air India Junction
- Veer Nariman Road: Churchgate Junction to Sundarmahal Junction
Vehicles parked in violation may be towed, with e-challans issued to offenders.Directions for spectators arriving by trainFrom Churchgate Station:
- Use ‘D’ Road for Gates 01, 02, and 07.
- For Gate 05, walk via Maharshi Karve Road and use the foot overbridge near Pratishta Bhavan.
- To access Gates 04 and 05, take the foot overbridge from Anandilal Potdar Junction to ‘E’ Road, then proceed via Mumbai Vidyapith Stadium Gate and Patan Jain Mandal Road.
From Marine Lines Station:
- For Gates 04 and 05A, walk via ‘F’ Road.
- Entry through Gates 04 and 05 is available via Patan Jain Mandal Road.
Entry instructions for Wankhede Stadium
- Spectators with Gate 03 tickets should walk from Churchgate via the N.S. Road footpath.
- Pedestrians using Marine Drive (N.S. Road) should stick to pavements and avoid walking on the carriageway.
- Private vehicles should drop off passengers only at designated spots on N.S. Road.
- U-turns on N.S. Road are typically prohibited from two hours before to two hours after the match, with exceptions at Murali Deora Chowk and Mafatlal Junction.
This advisory is part of broader traffic management for all Mumbai Indians home matches during IPL 2025. Similar regulations will apply to future games at Wankhede Stadium.
