Overview

Court Junction in Coimbatore is one of the city's busiest intersections, serving as a gateway to key destinations such as the District Court, Government Arts College, KG Hospital, and the Railway Station. High vehicular volumes and heavy pedestrian activity created frequent conflicts, unsafe crossings, and inefficient use of space, highlighting the urgent need for redesign.

Through detailed issue mapping, traffic volume studies, and pedestrian safety assessments, critical challenges were identified and addressed. The design approach focused on safety and efficiency, introducing refined junction geometry, enhanced traffic circulation, dedicated pedestrian crossings, refuge islands, continuous walkways, and landscape enhancements. The outcomes demonstrate smoother traffic flow, safer and more accessible pedestrian movement, and an overall improvement in the junction's functionality and public realm.

1. Site Context

Court Junction serves as a critical node connecting multiple important destinations in Coimbatore. The junction experiences high traffic volumes throughout the day, with significant pedestrian movement between key locations.

Site Context of Court Junction showing surrounding landmarks

Court Junction serves as a gateway to District Court, Government Arts College, KG Hospital, and Railway Station

2. Issue Mapping

Detailed analysis revealed several critical issues at Court Junction:

  • Frequent pedestrian-vehicle conflicts due to unregulated crossings
  • Inadequate pedestrian infrastructure and refuge areas
  • Poor junction geometry leading to traffic bottlenecks
  • Lack of dedicated spaces for different road users
  • Insufficient traffic management during peak hours
Issue mapping diagram highlighting problems at Court Junction

Comprehensive issue mapping identified critical safety and efficiency challenges

3. Traffic Studies

Comprehensive traffic studies were conducted to understand movement patterns and identify high-risk areas.

Traffic analysis and pedestrian safety assessment data

Detailed analysis of traffic volume, distribution and composition

4. Design Approach - Key Design Elements

The redesign incorporated several key elements to address the identified issues:

  • Refined junction geometry for smoother traffic flow
  • Dedicated pedestrian crossings with refuge islands
  • Continuous walkways for safe pedestrian movement
  • Enhanced traffic circulation patterns
  • Landscape integration for improved public realm
Animated GIF showing the transformation of Court Junction

Layered design approach addressing geometry, circulation, pedestrian safety, and aesthetics

5. Design Outcomes

The transformation of Court Junction has resulted in significant improvements across multiple metrics:

Percentage share of improvements across different metrics

Quantitative improvements in safety, efficiency, and accessibility metrics

6. Before and After Comparison

Before Implementation

Court Junction before the transformation

After Implementation

Court Junction after the transformation

7. High Court Junction Video

Watch this comprehensive video showcasing the transformation of Court Junction:

Comprehensive video documentation of the Court Junction transformation