After nearly two decades of delays, the long-awaited Peripheral Ring Road project in Bengaluru—now renamed the Bengaluru Business Corridor—has been revived with a new completion target of 2029.
The ambitious 73-kilometre project is designed to connect major highways including Tumakuru Road, Ballari Road, Old Madras Road, and Hosur Road. Once completed, it is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity, especially for commuters traveling to the airport and outer areas of the city.
Estimated to cost around ₹27,000 crore, the project has faced persistent delays due to land acquisition challenges and disputes with landowners. Over 2,500 acres of land are required, and many farmers have opposed acquisition citing outdated compensation rates.
To resolve these issues, the government has introduced multiple compensation options, including cash payments, transferable development rights, and allotment of residential or commercial plots. Officials believe this flexible approach will accelerate land acquisition and reduce resistance.
Construction will begin in phases, with the first 23-kilometre stretch between Madavara and Yelahanka prioritized. Authorities say the project will not only decongest existing roads like the Outer Ring Road but also promote economic growth in suburban areas.
Urban planners view this as a critical infrastructure upgrade that could reshape the city’s transport network and support its rapid expansion in the coming years.
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