A 23-kilometre stretch of the Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC), formerly known as the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR), is set to be prioritised, with authorities preparing to initiate civil work tenders in the coming months. The stretch is part of a larger 73-km corridor planned to connect Tumakuru Road and Ballari Road, aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving regional connectivity across Bengaluru.
According to officials from the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), the prioritised 23-km segment will connect Kempegowda International Airport to NICE Road, a corridor expected to witness high traffic volumes once operational. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for this stretch has been completed, and authorities are targeting the floating of first-phase tenders by February–March 2026.
Land acquisition progress remains a key factor influencing timelines. Officials indicated that around 500 farmers have given consent, and nearly 100 acres of land have already been acquired. The stated target is to take possession of 50% of the required land before floating tenders, and to reach 80% land possession prior to awarding contracts.
The 23-km stretch is being taken up as a priority package to facilitate phased execution of the larger project and accelerate construction. The remaining portions of the corridor include a 29-km link from Hosur Road to Old Madras Road and an 18-km link from Old Madras Road to Ballari Road, which will be implemented based on land acquisition progress.
The BBC project also includes a Y-shaped integration with NICE Road, extending approximately 4–5 km each on Hosur Road and Tumakuru Road, enhancing connectivity between key arterial routes. Officials noted that while land acquisition in western Bengaluru has seen better progress, resistance from landowners in eastern Bengaluru continues, primarily over compensation concerns.
Currently, compensation offers are reported to be around ₹5 crore per acre, while some landowners claim prevailing market values exceed ₹10 crore per acre. To address these concerns, D K Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, has convened a meeting with dissatisfied landowners on February 2 at 11:30 am at the UR Bhavan Complex, High Grounds.
Once completed, the Bengaluru Business Corridor is expected to play a critical role in decongesting city traffic and improving access between the airport, industrial zones, and major highways.
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