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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Mandaveli bus depot set to get Rs 151 crore makeover with Metro rail connectivity
CHENNAI: The Mandaveli Bus Depot and Terminal is slated for a face-lift for Rs 151 crore with modern, multimodal transit hub that integrates metro connectivity, bus services, retail, and office spaces within a single complex. Envisioned as part of Corridor 3 of Chennai Metro's Phase II expansion, the project will embed the entry and exit structures of the upcoming Mandaveli underground metro station directly into the footprint of the existing bus depot. The objective is to maximise land use efficiency by combining metro access with designated pick up and drop off bays for buses. Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited (CMAML), a joint venture between Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), has invited bids for the construction of the integrated development project at the Mandaveli site. The proposed project spans two adjacent land parcels. The first, covering 0.745 acres, will support a built-up area of 13,419 square metres, while the second, on 0.88 acres, will accommodate 15,966 square metres. Both plots will feature dual access points from RK Mutt Road and connecting side streets, aimed at improving connectivity and pedestrian flow. The integrated facility will include two towers. Tower A will comprise two basement levels for parking made to accommodate 184 two-wheelers and 96 four-wheelers, alongside commercial and office spaces in the seven floors. It will house corporate offices, reception lounges, and support infrastructure. Tower B will mirror the basement parking layout, with space for 318 two-wheelers and 96 four-wheelers. Above, it will host retail outlets with core amenities. A solar panel installation on the terrace, as a step towards energy efficiency, is also part of the proposed design.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Chennai's Vadapalani bus terminus set for major overhaul
CHENNAI: The Vadapalani bus terminus, one of Chennai's busiest transit points, is set for a major overhaul. Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited (CMAML) - a joint venture between Chennai Metro Rail Limited and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation - has floated tenders for redeveloping the 6.65acre site into a modern multimodal hub and commercial complex. Located along the high-traffic Arcot Road corridor, the existing depot handles over 158 buses and 1,100 daily services. The redevelopment, which is likely to cost more than Rs 480 crore, will feature a ground-level transit hub with five boarding bays and two alighting bays. It will also offer dual access points from Arcot Road for terminal users and Kumaran Colony Main Road for commercial traffic. It will also offer dual access points from Arcot Road for terminal users and Kumaran Colony Main Road for commercial traffic. Above the terminal, the 12-storey structure will include retail outlets, a food court and restaurant hub, and office spaces.
