PRESS RELEASE ON Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus, KILAMBAKKAM
The Press Release on Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus, Kilambakkam, dated 1 February 2024, was released by PRO, CMDA. It reports bus, rail, auto and cab connectivity at the terminus and describes transport, drainage, road, parking, police and accessibility works that were planned or underway.
Purpose and scope
The CMDA press release provides a progress update on services and infrastructure connected with Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT), Kilambakkam. It focuses on last mile connectivity, passenger facilities, traffic management and related construction projects.
The press release does not announce any change to land use, development permission, property ownership or property charges. Property buyers and owners near the terminus can use it as a record of projects reported as planned or underway on 1 February 2024.
Passenger transport and facilities
The CMDA press release records the following services and amenities:
- MTC was operating 498 regular buses and 200 additional special buses during peak hours, totalling 4,651 trips per day.
- Services connected KCBT with destinations including CMBT, Tambaram, Guindy, Sholinganallur, Velachery, Thiruvanmiyur, T. Nagar, Madhavaram, Ambattur, Thiru.Vi. Ka Nagar, Redhills, Avadi and Poonamallee.
- Four link buses operated without fare between KCBT and the MTC Terminus.
- Two paid shuttle buses connected Vandalur Gate Suburban Railway Station and KCBT.
- Prepaid autos and rental cabs were available inside the terminus, with separate parking zones.
- Drinking water, toilets and waiting halls with electricity were provided.
Infrastructure projects reported
The CMDA press release identifies several ongoing or proposed works:
- Rs. 20 crore had been transferred and LA works were underway for a new Kilambakkam Railway Halt Station across GST Road.
- A tender was floated on 31 January 2024 for a Foot-over-Bridge connecting the proposed station with KCBT.
- CMRL had planned a Kilambakkam metro station as part of Phase III.
- The corridor between the MTC Terminus and KCBT was expected to be completed by February 2024.
- DPR preparation was underway for junction improvements at Vandalur and Aynanchery, and three alternate roads had been widened.
- Storm water drains were being built to direct runoff towards Urapakkam Eri.
- Accessibility audit recommendations were being incorporated.
- An idle parking facility for omni buses at Mudichur, 7 km from the terminus, was estimated for completion by March 2024. The 5 acre, Rs. 27.98 crore facility was planned with parking for 120 buses, crew dormitories for 300 people and restaurants.
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Common questions
Does the press release change land use or property development rules near Kilambakkam?
No land use or property development rule change is stated. The press release reports transport services and infrastructure projects connected with Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus.
What suburban railway connections were available from KCBT?
The press release states that Urapakkam and Vandalur stations were 1.5 km and 2.1 km away respectively. It also reports two paid shuttle buses to Vandalur Gate Suburban Railway Station and work on a proposed Kilambakkam Halt Station.
Was a direct railway footbridge to KCBT planned?
Yes. A tender was floated on 31 January 2024 for a Foot-over-Bridge across GST Road between the proposed Kilambakkam Railway Halt Station and KCBT.
What flood prevention work was reported near the terminus?
Storm water drains were being constructed in front of the terminal to direct runoff to Urapakkam Eri.
