T Nagar to get massive 5-story bus hub

The existing bus station in T. Nagar is inadequate, lacking sufficient space and facilities for passengers, drivers, and conductors. This often forces buses to park outside, exacerbating traffic problems. The new terminal, planned by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Group, will address these issues by offering a state-of-the-art facility.

To be built on approximately 1.97 acres at the site of the current Metropolitan Transport Corporation workshop, the new terminal will boast a capacity to park 97 buses and 235 other vehicles. It is designed to manage the daily movement of over 300 buses and more than 100 mini-buses. The ground floor will be dedicated to bus parking, while the upper floors will feature a comprehensive array of amenities, including shops, offices, medical centers, restaurants, childcare facilities, waiting areas, and restrooms. The facility will also provide extensive parking for 75 buses, 945 four-wheelers across 9 levels, and 87 two-wheelers across 60 levels.

Officials anticipate that the new terminal will dramatically reduce traffic congestion, ensuring smoother and safer travel for commuters. It will also centralize essential services such as ticket counters, information centers, and pharmacies. Beyond improving passenger convenience, the project is expected to generate substantial revenue, with an estimated Rs. 29.52 crore projected over five years from commercial spaces and parking income. This development is considered a crucial step in enhancing T. Nagar’s transportation infrastructure and contributing to Chennai’s broader urban development goals, while also offering improved rest and working conditions for transport corporation employees. The design phase is expected to conclude by the end of this year, with construction commencing thereafter.