Mandaveli Bus Depot to Become Rs 1.5 Bn Transit Hub
16 Jun 2025
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CW Team
The Mandaveli Bus Depot in Chennai is set for a major transformation into a modern multimodal transit hub, with a redevelopment cost of Rs 1.51 billion. The upgraded facility will integrate metro connectivity, bus services, retail zones, and office spaces into a single complex, boosting commuter convenience and land use efficiency.
Part of Corridor 3 of the Chennai Metro Phase II expansion, the project will incorporate entry and exit points for the upcoming underground Mandaveli Metro station within the footprint of the existing depot. The design aims to streamline transit flows by including dedicated bus pick-up and drop-off bays.
The initiative is being led by Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited (CMAML), a joint venture between Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO). CMAML has floated tenders for the construction of the integrated development.
The proposed development spans two adjacent land parcels鈥�0.745 acres and 0.88 acres鈥攚ith built-up areas of 13,419 square metres and 15,966 square metres, respectively. Each plot will feature dual access from RK Mutt Road and nearby side streets to enhance pedestrian and vehicle movement.
The transit complex will consist of two towers. Tower A will have two basement parking levels for 184 two-wheelers and 96 four-wheelers, and seven floors of office and commercial space, including corporate offices, reception lounges, and service infrastructure. Tower B will also feature a similar basement layout, accommodating 318 two-wheelers and 96 four-wheelers, with retail outlets and essential amenities above.
As part of its sustainability goals, the project includes the installation of solar panels on the rooftop to support energy efficiency.
The redevelopment of the Mandaveli site is expected to significantly enhance the public transport experience, support transit-oriented development, and catalyse commercial activity in the surrounding neighbourhoods.
The Mandaveli Bus Depot in Chennai is set for a major transformation into a modern multimodal transit hub, with a redevelopment cost of Rs 1.51 billion. The upgraded facility will integrate metro connectivity, bus services, retail zones, and office spaces into a single complex, boosting commuter convenience and land use efficiency.Part of Corridor 3 of the Chennai Metro Phase II expansion, the project will incorporate entry and exit points for the upcoming underground Mandaveli Metro station within the footprint of the existing depot. The design aims to streamline transit flows by including dedicated bus pick-up and drop-off bays.The initiative is being led by Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited (CMAML), a joint venture between Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO). CMAML has floated tenders for the construction of the integrated development.The proposed development spans two adjacent land parcels鈥�0.745 acres and 0.88 acres鈥攚ith built-up areas of 13,419 square metres and 15,966 square metres, respectively. Each plot will feature dual access from RK Mutt Road and nearby side streets to enhance pedestrian and vehicle movement.The transit complex will consist of two towers. Tower A will have two basement parking levels for 184 two-wheelers and 96 four-wheelers, and seven floors of office and commercial space, including corporate offices, reception lounges, and service infrastructure. Tower B will also feature a similar basement layout, accommodating 318 two-wheelers and 96 four-wheelers, with retail outlets and essential amenities above.As part of its sustainability goals, the project includes the installation of solar panels on the rooftop to support energy efficiency.The redevelopment of the Mandaveli site is expected to significantly enhance the public transport experience, support transit-oriented development, and catalyse commercial activity in the surrounding neighbourhoods.
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