Trichy: The Trichy City Corporation and police on Tuesday reclaimed an underutilized vacant space near the Kamarajar statue at the Chathiram bus terminus. The area was repurposed to facilitate bus parking and enable U-turns, aiming to reduce congestion around the busy terminus.
Relocation of Tourist Vans
Several tourist vans that had been permanently parked on a stretch of College Road and adjacent vacant lots were relocated. This move was intended to ensure smooth movement of vehicles around the terminus.
New Parking for Ariyalur Buses
The retrieved space near the statue was designated for parking Ariyalur buses, which had previously been halted on Chennai Trunk Road. Additionally, buses that used to take U-turns near the congested Chathiram overhead water tank were redirected to use the newly available space.
Respite for Traffic Flow
Although the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) remains reluctant to shift mofussil buses from the Chathiram bus stand to the Panjapur KKBT, the reclaimed space has brought some immediate relief, according to a traffic police officer.
Barricades and Partitions
Police have installed barricades at the spot where Karur and Coimbatore-bound buses temporarily halt. These partitions are expected to streamline passenger pick-up and prevent buses from blocking the movement of trailing vehicles.
Easier Access for Vehicles
A corporation official noted that the tourist vans parked opposite the Kamarajar statue on College Road have been vacated. The freed space now allows vehicles heading to Kalaignar Arivalayam and Karur Bypass Road to access the area with ease.
Background of the Changes
These measures follow a review meeting convened last week by District Collector Pratik Tayal. The meeting included officials from the corporation, police, TNSTC, and the State Highways Department to address traffic bottlenecks at the Chathiram bus stand. The meeting was called after a report on the issue was published by TOI on June 9.
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About the Author: Deepak Karthik is a Trichy-based journalist working as Assistant Editor for The Times of India, covering central and Cauvery delta districts in Tamil Nadu. He writes on politics, transport, urban infrastructure, industries, and technology. Deepak holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering from Sastra University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Public Relations from Bharathidasan University.
