Bengaluru Business Corridor: Rs 27,000 crore, 117-km lifeline to decongest city; offers five compensation options to farmers and integrates future metro with structuredurbangrowth

The 117 km-long Bengaluru Business Corridor, earlier known as the Peripheral Ring Road, will connect Tumakuru Road with Mysuru Road via Yelahanka and Electronics City. Announced by DCM and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar, the corridor aims to reduce traffic congestion in the city by up to 40% and provide an alternative to the NICE Road. (AI Image)

The state government has set a strict two-year deadline for the completion of the BBC. The project will be executed in two phases — the northern corridor (Tumakuru Road to Electronics City) being prioritized, followed by the southern corridor, ensuring systematic development.(AI Image)

BBC is designed to decongest north and east Bengaluru. LK Atheeq, BBC chairman, noted that the corridor will serve as a lifeline for city traffic, improving connectivity for residents, commuters, and businesses along the route.(AI Image)

The corridor will cost the exchequer Rs 27,000 crore. The government has opted to fund it through a HUDCO loan. This reflects a strong commitment to invest in long-term urban infrastructure and sustainable city planning.(AI Image)

Initially planned for a width of 100 meters, the BBC will now be 65 meters wide, equivalent to the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway. A 5-meter allocation is reserved for a future Metro project, while the remaining 35 meters of land will be returned to farmers, integrating public transport planning with road development.(AI Image)

Farmers whose land is acquired for the Bengaluru Business Corridor will have five options — cash compensation (twice the guidance value within city limits or thrice in nearby rural areas for plots up to 20 guntas), Transferable Development Rights (TDR) at twice the guidance value, utilization of the acquired land’s Floor Area Ratio (FAR) on residual plots, allocation of BDA-developed residential plots (40% of developed area in nearby layouts), or commercial land (35% of developed area along the 35-meter corridor adjacent to PRR).(AI Image)

DK Shivakumar assured that land meant for the project will not be denotified at any cost. If farmers reject all five options, the government will acquire the land and deposit compensation in court, ensuring transparency and fairness in land acquisition.(AI Image)

The first phase of construction will require 1,800 acres of land, with an additional 600 acres likely for ramps, cloverleafs, and related infrastructure. The corridor is designed for high-capacity traffic flow and structured urban expansion.(AI Image)

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) will oversee construction, ensuring compliance with design, safety, and environmental standards. The corridor will provide a framework for planned city expansion, making Bengaluru a more navigable and organized metropolis.(AI Image)

The BBC is expected to significantly reduce city congestion, improve commuting times, and enhance connectivity between business hubs. For landowners, it provides multiple compensation avenues, while for Bengaluru, it ensures structured urban growth, integration with future Metro projects, and economic opportunities along the corridor.(AI Image)