Archive · 27 May 2025
Coimbatore Parking Plan Faces Criticism Over Safety, Approvals
The local government in Coimbatore, India, wanted to build a parking area under a bridge near a bus station.
This was to help people who use the bus station.
However, some people are unhappy about this plan.
They worry it might be unsafe and that the government didn't get all the needed permissions before starting work.
The bus station was recently renovated, but there wasn't enough space for parking.
Those against the parking plan believe the bus station might not have been properly approved in the first place, and that the original plan was to move the bus station elsewhere to solve space problems.
Now, they are discussing what to do next, including talking to the police and highway officials.
Coimbatore Corporation planned a parking area under the Gandhipuram flyover.
The parking area was intended for users of the recently renovated Omni bus stand.
The project has faced criticism and work was halted shortly after starting.
Concerns were raised about road safety and lack of necessary approvals.
Discussions with police and highways departments are planned, and alternative parking locations are being considered.
- Who
- Coimbatore Corporation, officials from the National Highways Department, K. Kathirmathiyon (former member of the District Road Safety Committee).
- What
- Coimbatore Corporation's plan to convert space under the Gandhipuram flyover into a parking area, which has been met with criticism.
- When
- Work began and was halted recently; the Omni bus stand was renovated and inaugurated in February 2025.
- Where
- Gandhipuram flyover in Coimbatore, India.
- Why
- To create parking for users of the renovated Omni bus stand and address space constraints. The proposal drew criticism due to safety concerns and lack of approvals.
Coimbatore Corporation's Perspective
Critics' Perspective
Parking under Flyover
Coimbatore Corporation's Perspective
The Corporation aims to create parking to support the renovated Omni bus stand.
Critics' Perspective
Critics argue the parking plan is unsafe and lacks proper approvals, questioning the necessity due to prior rejection.
Bus Stand Licensing
Coimbatore Corporation's Perspective
The Corporation is exploring alternative parking locations and will discuss the project with relevant departments.
Critics' Perspective
K. Kathirmathiyon alleges that the Corporation constructed and inaugurated the bus stand without necessary licenses and approvals from the Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) or the District Collector.
- Location
- Gandhipuram flyover, Coimbatore
- Bus Stand Renovation Cost
- ₹3.68 crore
- Bus Stand Capacity
- Around 300 buses
- Parking Plan
- Accommodate over 100 two-wheelers and 30 cars
- Original Plan
- Shift the bus stand to the outskirts of the city