The long pending Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) project has been officially rebranded as the Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC), with construction activity expected to begin soon on a major section of the road.
The Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) has decided to prioritise civil works on a 23 km stretch connecting Kempegowda International Airport and the NICE Road.
This stretch, which links Tumakuru Road and Ballari Road, forms part of the larger 73 km Bengaluru Business Corridor project. Officials said the first phase will also include toll collection centres.
Tenders Likely by Early 2026
The BDA is preparing to invite tenders for the first phase of the project by February or March 2026. Officials indicated that work will be taken up in stages to speed up implementation while land acquisition continues in parallel.
According to L K Atheeq, Chairman of the Bengaluru Business Corridor project, construction has been divided into three phases to ease land acquisition challenges and accelerate progress.
The first phase covers a 23 km stretch from Kempegowda International Airport to NICE Road and has been prioritised for execution. The second phase will span 29 km, connecting Hosur Road to Old Madras Road. The third phase will cover 18 km, linking Old Madras Road to Ballari Road.
The project also includes a Y shaped interchange at NICE Road, with a 4 to 5 km extension branching towards Hosur Road on one side and Tumakuru Road on the other.
Land Acquisition Status and Targets
Land acquisition remains one of the most critical components of the project. So far, around 500 farmers have agreed to give up their land for the corridor. Officials said approximately 100 acres have already been acquired.
The BDA has set internal targets to acquire at least 50 percent of the required land before inviting tenders and about 80 percent by the time contracts are finalised.
Despite some progress, the project continues to face resistance from landowners. Farmer groups have raised objections over compensation amounts, stating that the rates offered do not reflect current market values.
To address these concerns, the BDA has scheduled a meeting on September 25 with farmer associations and landowners. Officials said the outcome of this meeting will play a key role in determining how smoothly the next stages of the project move forward.
Concerns Over PRR 2 and Dasanapura Villages
Adding to the tension is the proposed PRR 2 project, which aims to connect Hosur Road and Tumakuru Road. Residents of 9 villages in the Dasanapura area have expressed panic over plans to acquire nearly 1,800 acres of land for this stretch.
Locals fear large scale displacement and loss of livelihoods if the acquisition moves ahead without clear compensation assurances.
Farmers have also pointed to unresolved grievances from the original PRR project, now referred to as PRR 1, which has remained stalled for nearly 18 years. Many landowners who surrendered land for that project claim they are yet to receive full compensation.
They have questioned the government’s decision to identify another 5,000 acres for the new phase while pending dues from the earlier project remain unsettled. Farmer groups argue that new infrastructure projects should not move forward without first addressing past compensation failures.
As the Bengaluru Business Corridor moves closer to execution, land acquisition, compensation clarity, and trust building with affected communities remain key challenges for the authorities.
