Madurai corporation has taken up repair and maintenance works at Periyar bus terminus at Rs5 lakh, covering damaged platforms, bus bays, toilets and drainage-related issues.
Because of their placement and glare during the day, some digital information boards are not functioning, while others are difficult to read. Repairs will also be carried out in toilets and at points where drainage leaks or overflows have been reported. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in Madurai Stay updated with the latest Madurai news.
“At certain hours in the afternoon, the sun shines directly onto us, because of inadequate sunshades and broken patches on roofs,” passenger M Shanti said. She said the position of some digital boards also made the information difficult to read when sunlight fell directly on the screens. “People are forced to jump over the puddles and flowing water to reach their bus, posing a safety risk, especially for children and the elderly,” Shanti said. A senior corporation official said the present project would focus mainly on repairing platforms and addressing problems involving toilets, drainage leaks and overflows. The digital signboards will also be fixed soon,” the official said.
Madurai: Madurai corporation has taken up repair and maintenance works at Periyar bus terminus at Rs5 lakh, covering damaged platforms, bus bays, toilets and drainage-related issues. The work will include levelling uneven portions of platforms and bus bays, and replacing broken tiles. The project comes amid complaints from passengers over several maintenance issues at the terminus. Passengers have also complained about inadequate shade at some waiting areas. Broken portions of the roofing leave commuters exposed to direct sunlight in the afternoon. Rainwater accumulation near the bus bays is another problem raised by passengers. Puddles and flowing water make access difficult during rain and reduce the usable space near some boarding points. “For now, announcements are being made over the PA system regarding bus information. Download the TOI App.