Native name | மேட்டுப்பாளையம் சாலை (Tamil) |
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Maintained by | Highways and Minor Ports Department Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation |
Length | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
South end | Rangai Gownder Street, Coimbatore |
North end | Thudiyalur, Coimbatore |
Mettupalayam Road, (NH 181) is a major arterial road in city of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. [1] This NH runs for about 10 kilometers starting exactly from Rangai Gownder street up to the northern Thudiyalur within the corporation limits.Beyond that the road continues northwards for a distance of 26 kilometres till Mettupalayam. It is six metres (20 ft) wide in most stretches. The road narrows at the stretches between Edayar street, RG street and Flower Market areas. [2] Green Corridor system is under implementation between Chintamani and Thudiyalur to synchronise traffic signals, as it is one of the most congested stretches in the city. [3] This road connects the city with Saibaba Colony Bus Terminus and the northern suburbs in the Coimbatore Metropolitan Area.
The National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) has proposed bypass road from Neelambur on NH47 and will join Mettupalayam Road at Narasimhanaickenpalayam. This would help ease the traffic on the road. [4] [5] [6] [7] It is one of the widely used stretches in the city, with a large number of tourists using the road to reach the tourism destination of Ooty. [8]
The flyover was opened in 1992 to reduce traffic congestion by a railway line connecting Coimbatore Junction and Coimbatore North Junction
Currently a four lane Flyover is under construction by bypassing to reduce traffic congestion at Goundampalayam and GN Mills junctions on the Mettupalayam Road.
Narasimhanaickenpalayam is a part of Coimbatore city. It is about 14 km from Coimbatore city junction in the northern direction. Narasimhanaickenpalayam is on the stretch of National Highway NH 67 Extn (NH-181) Mettupalayam Road, one of the arterial roads of Coimbatore city. Neighbouring places are Thudiyalur, NGGO Colony, and Periyanaickenpalayam
Saravanampatti is a neighborhood of the Coimbatore city. It lies on the north-eastern part of the city. Saravanampatti is one of the fast-growing neighbourhoods of Coimbatore, because of the proliferation of IT companies in areas such as Saravanampatti, Peelamedu, Keeranatham, Vilankurichi, Kalapatti. Saravanampatti has been part of Coimbatore Corporation since 2011.
Thudiyalur is a neighborhood in the city of Coimbatore, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of Town Hall. Thudiyalur is one of the fast-growing neighbourhoods of Coimbatore, due to the presence of many industries and IT companies in Saravanampatti. Earlier, this place was known as Thiruthudisaiampathy, later it was named Thudiyalur.
Peelamedu is a major commercial centre and residential locality in the Eastern part of the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. It is governed by Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation since 1981. The growth of Peelamedu during the last decade can be cited due to the growth of the IT sector in Coimbatore. The rapid growth of Peelamedu as a commercial and residential hub could be attributed to its geographical advantage in terms of the connectivity to other parts of the city. It acts as an important hub connecting the rapidly growing business class Information Technology corridor. The Peelamedu area stretches from Nava India to the Coimbatore International Airport near SITRA, encompassing major educational institutions, hospitals, and Industries.
Gandhipuram is a major place of the Coimbatore city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is named after Mahatma Gandhi. It was previously known as "Katoor".
Vellakinar is one of the localities of the Coimbatore city in Tamil Nadu, India. Vellakinar is located on the stretch of Mettupalayam road in Coimbatore. Neighbouring places of Vellakinar are Thudiyalur, Goundampalayam, GN Mills(Gnanambikai Mills). Tamil Nadu Housing Board colony, Sreevatsa Gardens, Samathuvapuram and Meenakshi Gardens, Coimbatore are main residential areas in Vellakinar panchayat. Vellakinar was added to the Coimbatore municipal corporation.
Ganapathy is a residential neighbourhood in the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in the north-eastern part of the city. This is the most densely populated area within Coimbatore Corporation limits.
Ondipudur is a major residential neighbourhood of the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated in the south-eastern part of the city. It is one of the well developed neighborhoods in the city and has been part of Coimbatore Corporation since 1981.
Ramanathapuram is a locality in Coimbatore city on the south eastern part of the city. It is one of the well developed neighborhoods in the city and has been part of Coimbatore Corporation since 1882.
Coimbatore is a city in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Most transportation in the city and suburbs is by road. Coimbatore is well-connected to most cities and towns in India by road, rail, and air, but not through waterways. The city has successful transport infrastructure compared to other Indian cities, though road infrastructures are not well maintained and developed according to the growing needs of transport, making traffic congestion a major problem in the city. A comprehensive transport development plan has been made to address many traffic problems.
The Coimbatore Bypass Road refers to a series of bypasses connecting the various National Highways and State Highways passing through and originating in the South Indian city of Coimbatore.
The Coimbatore–Mettupalayam branch line connects Coimbatore Junction and Mettupalayam in Tamil Nadu.
Coimbatore North Flyover is a flyover in coimbatore. It is built across the railway line connecting coimbatore main junction and coimbatore north junction.
Avinashi road Flyover also known as Uppilipalayam flyover or Roundana is a roundabout flyover in Coimbatore that connects the Northern and Eastern areas with other parts of the city. It is built across the railway line connecting Coimbatore's main junction. The flyover forms one end of Avinashi Road. It is one of the most important interchanges in Coimbatore and is crucial to carry traffic from each side of the railway line that cuts through the city.
Chettipalayam Road, SH 162 is an arterial road in the city of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. This road connects the city with the Coimbatore Integrated Bus Terminus and Podanur Junction. It is a four lane road from Podanur to Chettipalayam.
Trichy Road is an arterial road in Coimbatore, India. This road connects the city to Singanallur Bus Terminus and Sulur Air Force Station and the east and south-east suburbs in the Coimbatore metropolitan area. This road, along with Avinashi Road reveals Coimbatore's development, mostly along the eastern and western sides of these roads. It is considered to be one of the arterial roads with lesser traffic congestion.
Singanallur is a major residential locality of the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on the banks of Noyyal river, which runs to the southern boundary of the locality. It is situated in the eastern part of the city, and is a major hub for the inter-city bus services towards Southern and Central districts of Tamilnadu from the city. It is one of the well developed neighborhoods in the city and has been part of Coimbatore Corporation since 1981. The East Zone Office of Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation is located at Singanallur.
Trichy road Flyover also known as Ramanathapuram-Sungam flyover is a 3.15 km long flyover in the city of Coimbatore. It is designed for vehicles to bypass the Sungam and Ramanathapuram Junctions to move towards Ukkadam, Townhall in the west and Singanallur and Coimbatore International Airport in the east. It was opened on 11 June 2022.
Karanampettai is a town located in the Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a suburb of Coimbatore.It lies on the National Highway 81. It is a part of Palladam taluk and Palladam which comes under the Coimbatore Parliament Constituency.
Nanjundapuram is a residential neighbourhood of the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the well developed neighborhoods in the city and has been part of Coimbatore Corporation since 1981. The name "Nanjundapuram" is derived from the Nanjundeshwarar Temple located on the banks of Noyyal river.