Bengaluru Business Corridor: 65-Metre-Wide 8-Lane Expressway Planned for Bengaluru

The long-delayed Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) project has finally gained momentum after nearly twenty years. The 74-kilometre stretch has been renamed the Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC) and reimagined with several new features to improve infrastructure and connectivity.

According to BBC Chairman L.K. Atheeq, the expressway will feature an 8-lane carriageway and a 5-metre-wide median reserved for a future Metro line.

Key Features of the Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC)

The upgraded design will span 65 metres in total width, including:

• 41 metres for the 8-lane expressway and Metro space in the centre.
• Two service roads, each 9 metres wide, with two lanes and a dedicated cycling track.
• 3-metre-wide pavements for pedestrian use on both sides.

These features are intended to improve both mobility and sustainability, making the corridor future-ready with provisions for public transport and non-motorised commuting.

Why the Project Was Delayed for Two Decades

The primary reason behind the project's prolonged delay was land acquisition hurdles. To resolve this, the government has introduced five compensation options for landowners:

Cash payment

Transferable Development Rights (TDR)

Enhanced Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

Developed residential plots

Commercial plots along the corridor

Special Land Acquisition Officers have been appointed to collect landowners' preferences and finalise compensation packages. Officials believe this flexible approach will accelerate land acquisition and ensure timely completion.

Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line Gets Fifth Trainset

In related news, Bengaluru's Namma Metro Yellow Line, running from R.V. Road to Bommasandra, has received its fifth trainset. The new train arrived on September 30 and is expected to reduce waiting times for thousands of daily commuters.

After a 20-day testing phase, the new train will begin operations by mid-October.

The 18.82 km Yellow Line, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August 2025, initially operated with only three trains-resulting in waiting times of over 25 minutes. A fourth train introduced in September reduced the wait to 19 minutes.

With the addition of the fifth train, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) expects trains to run every 15 minutes, easing congestion and improving travel comfort.