The long-pending Peripheral Ring Road (PRR), now rebranded as the Bengaluru Business Corridor, has received renewed attention as authorities push forward with phased development plans.
Originally proposed in 2007, the ambitious 73-kilometre corridor is designed to connect major highways including Tumakuru Road, Ballari Road, Old Madras Road, and Hosur Road. Once completed, the project is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity across Bengaluru’s outskirts.
Recent developments indicate progress in land acquisition, with officials reporting substantial completion in certain stretches. The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has also floated tenders worth thousands of crores for initial construction packages, signaling a renewed commitment to execution.
However, the project continues to face challenges, particularly from landowners protesting compensation terms. Disputes over pricing and rehabilitation packages have delayed progress for years. To address this, the government has proposed multiple compensation options, including cash payouts, transferable development rights, and land allotments.
Urban planners emphasize that the corridor could be transformative for Bengaluru, boosting economic activity and easing pressure on inner-city roads. With a revised target completion timeline extending toward the end of the decade, the project remains critical to the city’s long-term infrastructure strategy.
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