Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday inaugurated the ‘Central Sq.’ — a Rs 400 crore mission aimed to make commuting straightforward for the general public.
Catering to lakhs of pedestrians and commuters, the Chennai Central station is among the busiest junctions within the metropolis. The landmark has now acquired a makeover with a pit cease, water fountains, pergolas and pedestrian pathways. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday, March 31 inaugurated the ‘Central Sq.’ — a Rs 400 crore mission aimed to make commuting straightforward for the general public.
Here’s a checklist of 5 issues it’s good to know concerning the new and iconic Central Sq..
1. Embellishment: The historic landmark has now acquired an enormous makeover with stunning timber, granite seats, open strolling areas for pedestrians with colored lights positioned alongside the footpaths, tensile cover, pergolas, water fountains and greenery. Your complete place has been beautified and revamped. Individuals can now go to and benefit from the atmosphere.
2. Pit cease: A pedestrian plaza lined with pergolas and seating areas for 1000’s of passengers has been constructed. Commuters with heavy baggage, can now sit and chill out on the seats watching the multi-coloured fountains.
3. Connecting level: The Central Sq. connects the Rajiv Gandhi Authorities Common Hospital (RGGGH), Ripon Constructing, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. MGR Chennai Central station, Mass Speedy Transit System (MRTS) station, Park sub-urban station, Poonamallee Excessive Street stretch and the Central metro. The Central Sq. now presents quick access to all areas. Commuters who land on the Central station have many transport choices together with buses, metro trains, suburban trains and MRTS providers.
4. Straightforward commute: Current subway has been renovated, widened and hyperlinks Central station with the RGGGH and Central metro station. The present subway has additionally been related with the newly constructed subway. Straightforward to entry lifts and escalators, contemplating folks’s comfort, have been constructed. Walkways have been designed in such a method that individuals can attain totally different areas with none problem.
5. Potential options: Some options within the works embrace twin towers, multi-level underground parking, a museum showcasing MRTS’s infrastructure with photos and miniature machines, and making Central Sq. a multi-modal hub for simple entry to all areas.