Proposal to redevelop Coimbatore Central, Singanallur bus stands gathers dust
Redevelopment projects for the Central and Singanallur bus stands in Coimbatore remain stalled as officials await approval for revised detailed project reports. The current facilities suffer from aging infrastructure and poor drainage, impacting thousands of daily commuters.
Why it matters
Delays in civic infrastructure projects directly affect urban mobility and public safety for a large volume of daily passengers.
The proposed redevelopment of the Central Bus Stand at Gandhipuram in Coimbatore city remains stalled as the detailed project report (DPR) awaits approval from the Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA).
Built in 1972, the city’s oldest bus terminal handles around 30,000 passengers a day with services to Mettupalayam, Sathyamangalam, Tiruppur, Avinashi, Erode, Salem, and Namakkal.
The Corporation has proposed redeveloping the bus stand at ₹30 crore by demolishing the existing structure and constructing a modern terminal. The plan includes construction of about 90 bus bays with proper signage, a ground-plus-one commercial complex, parking for over 2,000 two-wheelers, passenger waiting halls, feeding rooms, toilet blocks, and dedicated ticketing and maintenance areas.
The existing facility suffers from poor drainage, resulting in water stagnation during rain, clogged drains, inadequate seating and parking, and deteriorating infrastructure, including peeling plaster in parts of the building.
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