Bengaluru: The long-pending Peripheral Ring Road (PRR)—now rebranded as the Bengaluru Business Corridor—moved a step closer to reality as its chairman, LK Atheeq, outlined the project’s vision and land acquisition plan in a detailed X thread.
Ateeq said the 74-km stretch will be an 8-lane access-controlled expressway with two service roads and a dedicated median reserved for future Metro connectivity. “We are designing not just for today’s traffic, but also for the next generation’s mass transit needs,” he posted.
Five choices for landowners
In what he described as a landmark shift, Ateeq announced five compensation options for families losing land to the project:
- Cash compensation
- Transferable Development Rights (TDR)
- Enhanced Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
- Developed residential plots
- Commercial frontage along the corridor
“These options ensure landowners can choose what fits them best—whether immediate liquidity, higher building potential, or long-term commercial value,” Ateeq explained.
From acquisition to construction
According to him, Special Land Acquisition Officers (SLAOs) are already collecting landowners’ preferences and finalising awards. BDA needs around 2,500–2,600 acres for the corridor, with an estimated project cost of ₹27,000 crore.
Officials believe the multi-choice compensation model will minimise disputes that delayed the project for over a decade. Recent changes also allow TDRs to be used across Greater Bengaluru, making them more marketable.
Metro-ready and logistics-driven
Beyond decongestion, Ateeq stressed the corridor’s economic and logistical impact. By keeping long-haul freight off inner-city roads and providing space for future Metro lines, the BBC aims to combine mobility and business growth.
“The corridor is more than a road—it is Bengaluru’s economic spine in the making,” he said.
The road ahead
- Short-term: SLAOs will continue processing compensation awards and holding hearings with landowners.
- Medium-term: Utility shifting and tendering for construction will follow once substantial land is secured.
- Long-term: The corridor is expected to transform peri-urban Bengaluru into a logistics hub while easing the city’s notorious congestion.
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