The project to build a new mofussil bus stand under Kalaignar Nagarpura Membattu Thittam (KNMT) 2023-24 at Sellur in Nagapattinam town continues to face delays as the local body awaits transfer of funds from the State government.
Nagapattinam, a major fishing hub and headquarters of the district, is close to various religious institutions such as Nagore Andavar Dargah, Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health at Velankanni, and Singaravelar Temple at Sikkal.
At present, buses are being operated from the three-decade-old Perarignar Anna bus stand located in the heart of the town at Velipalayam. The bus stand spread over 4.5 acres next to the famous Avuri Thidal handles buses from north, west, and southern parts of the State.
