District Collector A.P. Mahabharathi going around the project site of the new bus stand in Mayiladuthurai. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mayiladuthurai district’s ₹24-crore modern bus stand, being built at Manakkudi, is set to be completed ahead of schedule by the end of March, according to officials. Originally slated for a six-month timeline, the project has made rapid progress, raising hopes of an early inauguration. Spread across 5,183 sq. m., the bus stand is designed to accommodate 28 buses at a time and has modern passenger amenities. There are 49 shops, 10 waiting areas for passengers, two restaurants, a luggage storage room, and two nursing rooms for mothers. It will house a reservation counter, two timekeeper cabins, a police booth, a control room, and 32 free modern toilets, including two specifically designed for persons with disabilities (PwD). The project, once operational, was expected to solve the problem of congestion in Mayiladuthurai besides improving regional connectivity. Officials said the facility would cater to the needs of daily commuters, traders, and long-distance travellers by offering a safe …