Residents and traders have raised objections to the reconstruction of Udangudi bus stand here.
They argue that instead of reconstruction of the existing structure, the government should consider constructing a new bus stand in a nearby location, which would help to ease the growing congestion in the area.
Recently, the Udangudi town panchayat floated a tender for the reconstruction of the bus stand at a cost of ₹2.79 crore under the Kalaignar Urban Development Scheme. Following that, the town panchayat issued a notice a few days ago, instructing traders to vacate their shops in the bus stand within 15 days.
This has raised concern among residents and traders from Udangudi, who say the current structure is in good condition and is still capable of serving public needs for years to come.
V. Gunaseelan, a social activist from Udangudi, said the bus stand had undergone multiple developments in the past few years including construction of new public toilets, toilets for differently abled and replacement of dilapidated concrete roof with sheets. The bus stand spanned around 50 cents of land and rebuilding it at the same size and location would offer no real benefit to the public.
