Ukkadam
Ukkadam | |
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Neighbourhood | |
UTC+5:30 (IST) | |
| PIN | 641001,641008 |
| Telephone code | +91-422 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 66 |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
Ukkadam is a part of
, which is one of the seven major bus stands in the city, is located in this neighborhood. Ukkadam is famous for its Fish Market and Jackfruit Market.Transport
Ukkadam Bus Terminus is located at Ukkadam serving the intracity bus services within the Coimbatore metropolitan area and intercity bus services to Pollachi, Palakkad, Palani, Valparai and Thrissur.
Ukkadam Flyover
To ease the traffic congestion in Ukkadam signal and Aathupalam, an overpass flyover is being constructed at a cost of ₹265 crore in Ukkadam covering Sungam Bypass, Perur Bypass, Pollachi Road and Palakkad Road.[2]
Politics
Ukkadam is a part of
Coimbatore Metro
Coimbatore Metro feasibility study is completed and Ukkadam would be the hub for the metro trains with a three corridors towards Kaniyur, Coimbatore Integrated Bus Terminus and Bilichi. Whereas the other two corridors would pass through Ukkadam connecting Ganeshapuram with Karunya Nagar and connecting Karanampettai with Thaneerpandal.[4]
Gallery
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Ukkadam Tank -
Sungam - Ukkadam bypass road -
Sungam - Ukkadam bypass bridge -
Ukkadam bypass -
Ukkadam-Valankulam Lake -
A view of CSI Church and LIC building, Ukkadam lake is in the foreground
References
- ^ "The Frontline". 1997. Archived from the original on 2 June 2002.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help)CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "CM lays foundation for Ukkadam flyover extension work". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 29 June 2010.
- ^ "Coimbatore South headed for a tough tripolar fight between Kamal Haasan, BJP and Congress". India Today. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ "Rs 6,683cr allocated for city metro rail project". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
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