Coimbatore plans 31 km non-motorised transport corridor

The Coimbatore Corporation has proposed the development of a 31-kilometre non-motorised transport (NMT) corridor as part of a larger plan to expand pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in the city.

The proposed corridor will pass through major areas including Gandhipuram, Avinashi Road, and Trichy Road.

A private consultancy firm has been engaged to prepare a feasibility study and a detailed project report, reported The Times of India.

Officials said the city plans to develop nearly 300 kilometres of NMT routes over the next 15 years, at an estimated cost of Rs 9,895 crore.

The new corridor will integrate with previously proposed NMT routes. However, residents and vendors have raised concerns about the maintenance and usability of existing non-motorised transport infrastructure in some areas.