How to get to the stadium? That’s everybody’s question. Well I’ve taken a look at Durban and the matches at the Moses Mabhida Stadium and found some information on how to get there on the day.
Park and Ride Shuttle
Most spectators will park their vehicles and then catch a specially marked shuttle service to the city. Carlos Esteves from the Ethekwini Transport Authority explains, “We will be operating a park and ride shuttle service for spectators from three major shopping centres in Durban namely Gateway in the north, Pavilion in the west and Galleria in the south. Shuttles will run from these shopping centres to the Central Transport Hub (Centrum site – located at the corner of Bram Fischer Rd (Ordinance Rd) and Samora Machel Street (Aliwal) and opposite the Durban Exhibition Centre). From the Central Transport Hub (CTH) spectators can access the stadium, beachfront, FIFA Fan FestTM and the various tourist destinations in the CBD.”
Park & Walk Plan
The Park & Walk Plan. When making your way to World Cup football matches, spectators also have the option to choose from a range of on-street parking and city parking garages, which are located within a 3 to 4 kilometer radius of the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Match goers can park at these locations and walk or use the People Mover Bus to the Stadium and the Beachfront where the Fan Park is located. On-street parking is available on the Berea, Durban’s Inner City and Durban’s Beachfront and there are a number of parking garages in Durban’s CBD located off Dr AB Xuma (Commercial) Road.
Match Day Road Closures
Certain roads will be closed on match days in Durban make sure you know.
The Match Days in Durban are:
• 13th June 2010
• 16th June 2010
• 19th June 2010
• 22nd June 2010
• 25th June 2010
• 28th June 2010
• 7th July 2010
Implementation of the proposed road closures will commence at 24:00 on the night before until 24:00 on Match day.
Source: Durban WC2010 Transport
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