Coimbatore’s Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand redevelopment gets DTCP nod

The ₹30-crore redevelopment of the Central Bus Stand at Gandhipuram in Coimbatore city has received approval from the Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) and is awaiting administrative sanction from the State government.A senior Coimbatore Corporation official said DTCP approval had been received for the Gandhipuram bus stand project and the proposal was awaiting administrative sanction. Meanwhile, the financial review of the proposed Vellalore bus stand project had been completed and it was awaiting approval.The DPR, prepared by A PLUS R Architects for the Coimbatore Corporation, was submitted for approval in early 2025 and subsequently vetted by IIT Madras. The Gandhipuram bus stand caters to government and private buses connecting Coimbatore with nearby towns such as Anaikatti, Avinashi and Mettupalayam, besides long-distance destinations including Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Namakkal and Sathyamangalam.The existing terminal has inadequate seating, damaged sections of the building, waterlogging during rain due to clogged drains and poorly maintained paid restrooms.The redevelopment plan includes 90 bus bays, 20 commercial shops in a ground-plus-one-level structure and underground parking for 2,014 two-wheelers, with provision for cars. Passenger amenities will include 360 seats, five air-conditioned waiting halls, 50 kiosks, eight toilet blocks and seven feeding rooms. The proposal also provides for four staircases, lifts, three control rooms, a CCTV room and an audio-visual room, besides dedicated spaces for ticketing, maintenance, postal services and departmental offices. Published - November 07, 2026 07:05 pm IST