Spread over an area of 88.52 acres (358,200 m2), it was built to decongest the Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus in Koyambedu.

The terminus is connected to other parts of the Chennai Metropolitan Area and suburbs by MTC buses.

[1][2] The area earmarked for the construction of the bus terminus was within a protected zone declared by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as it contained megalithic sites.

According to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR), all constructions are banned within 100 meters of ASI protected areas and any construction of a building with 200 meters of such areas requires permission from National Monument Authority (NMA).

[5] In February 2019, clearance was given for the construction of bus terminus with specific conditions including no further development in the 100 meter prohibited area except greenery and the involvement of archaeologists at the time of excavation and mitigation measures to be taken at the time of construction if artifacts are found.