[2] It is one of the busiest bus terminals in south Tamil Nadu and one of the most important hubs in the state.

After completion of the Madurai Ring Road project, the Mattuthavani Integrated Bus Terminus (MIBT) was constructed at a cost of ₹100 million (US$1.3 million) rupees and spread over an area of 18 acres (7.3 ha).

Bus Stand on 31 October 2017 to honour the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu M. G. Ramachandran (M.G.R.).

[11] The bus station has an information center and ticket booking counters for TNSTC, SETC, KSRTC.

Other facilities include, a police outpost, rest room for the crew, dispensary health unit, vending stalls, hotels, eateries and ATM.