Tamil Nadu gets Rs 13 crore Ukkadam Bus Terminal-1 with 28 bus bays on 3.27 acres

he Chief Minister inaugurated the new Ukkadam Bus Terminal-1 in Coimbatore through videoconferencing from Chennai, marking a major step to improve public transport infrastructure in the city.

The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation planned the construction of two modern bus terminals in Ukkadam with a total project cost of Rs 21.55 crore to enhance passenger facilities and streamline bus operations.

The first terminal has been constructed on 3.27 acres of land opposite Ukkadam Periyakulam at a cost of Rs 13 crore, creating a major transport hub for buses operating through the busy Ukkadam area.

The newly built terminal includes 28 bus bays, 14 shops, and two food courts, providing both operational space for buses and commercial amenities for passengers.

The bus terminal features a spacious waiting area with tensile roofing, seating capacity for 60 passengers, along with a feeding room, public Wi-Fi, and mobile charging facilities to improve passenger comfort.

A corporation official said, "Once the data is received, bus numbers, destinations, and arrival and departure timings will be displayed at the entrance for the passengers, which will be similar to the system at airports. As many as 30 CCTV cameras will be installed with a live monitoring room and emergency response systems."

The Chief Minister also inaugurated Mudhalvar Padaippagam reading and co-working spaces at Prabhu Nagar in Kavundampalayam and Gandhi Maa Nagar, with each facility constructed at a cost of Rs 3.36 crore to support reading and collaborative workspaces for residents.