Wed May 14 15:16:48 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Thiruvananthapuram is expanding its parking capacity with the addition of several multi-level car parking lots (MLCPs). The MLCP near Medical College junction is nearing completion and another at Putharikandam Maithanam is expected by June. A third MLCP is planned near Chala Market to alleviate congestion. Funding for the Putharikandam Maithanam and Medical College MLCPs was transferred from the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 1.0 scheme to the Smart City project. While some MLCPs have already been built, roadside parking remains a problem, highlighting the persistent shortage of parking space in the city.

**News Article:**

**Thiruvananthapuram Tackles Parking Woes with New Multi-Level Car Parks**

**THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, May 14, 2025** – Motorists in Thiruvananthapuram can expect some relief from the city’s chronic parking shortage with the impending completion of several multi-level car parking lots (MLCPs).

The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation announced that the MLCP near Medical College junction, costing ₹19 crore and accommodating 210 cars, is nearly finished and slated for inauguration soon. Another MLCP with a similar design is under construction at Putharikandam Maithanam and is anticipated to open by June.

A third MLCP is planned near the busy Chala Market to address severe congestion caused by haphazard roadside parking. This project aims to ease traffic flow and improve pedestrian access in the commercial hub.

Funding for the Putharikandam Maithanam and Medical College MLCPs was initially allocated under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 1.0 scheme. However, due to the scheme’s expiration, the funds were transferred to the Smart City project.

“These multi-level car parks are a crucial step in addressing the persistent parking challenges faced by residents and visitors in Thiruvananthapuram,” stated a Corporation official.

While the city has previously opened MLCPs in Palayam and Thampanoor, roadside parking remains a significant problem, indicating the pressing need for more parking infrastructure. The new MLCPs are expected to significantly increase the available parking space and contribute to a more organized and accessible city center.

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