Developed under the Smart City Mission at approximately Rs. 40 crore, the 800-metre long Pedestrian Plaza at T Nagar extends from Thanikachalam Road signal to the Pondy Bazaar Police Station.
The Pondy Bazaar Pedestrian Plaza in Chennai’s T Nagar locality has created a buzz among citizens and vendors. This is the first such plaza in the city and was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on November 13. Developed under the Smart City Mission at approximately Rs. 40 crore, the 800-metre long plaza extends from Thanikachalam Road signal to the Pondy Bazaar Police Station.
Busy streets with vendors every few metres were always a common sight at Pondy Bazaar, but the new Pedestrian Plaza has given the market a makeover. Street vendors have been shifted into a building, called the ‘platform shop owners business complex’, which was commissioned by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). Wide footpaths and parking spaces have replaced the chaos caused by traffic at the shopping hub.
The police have temporarily made Pondy Bazaar a one-way road to facilitate the smooth movement of traffic along the stretch. CCTV cameras have been fitted on street lamps and police personnel are posted every 100 metres to oversee security in the shopping hub.
Now, Pondy Bazaar even has designated seating areas, where shoppers can catch a break from their shopping excursions or wait for their cabs or autos once they are done.
Under the Smart City Mission, five battery-operated shuttle carts have been provided to ferry passengers along the stretch. Customers can avail the facility free of charge as they visit stores between Big Bazaar and Panagal Park. Smart Cycles stands and facilities for children such as monkey bars, see-saws and games complete the list of amenities that are available at the plaza.
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