Rs 27,000 Crore Bengaluru Business Corridor to Cut Traffic by 40 Percent from Tumkur to Mysuru

The Karnataka government has approved the Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC), a Rs 27,000 crore, 117-km toll road aimed at slashing Bengaluru's traffic by 40%. Stretching from Tumakuru Road to Mysuru Road via Yelahanka and Electronics City, the corridor is slated for completion in two years.

The BDA will execute the project with funding from HUDCO. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced multiple compensation options for nearly 1,900 landowners, promising fairness and speedy execution after years of delays.

Smart Design and Features

Previously known as the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR), the corridor has been redesigned with a 65-metre width, down from 100 metres, aligning with the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway. About 35 metres of land will return to farmers for commercial use.

A 5-metre median is reserved for a future metro line, combining road and public transit planning. DK Shivakumar called the corridor a historic alternative to NICE Road, addressing Bengaluru's traffic woes.

Compensation for Landowners

Landowners can choose from five options:

• Cash at 2x or 3x the guidance rate
• Transferable Development Rights (TDR)
• Enhanced Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
• Developed residential plots
• Commercial plots along the corridor

Shivakumar assured no denotification of land and secure deposits for disputed lands to avoid delays.

BBC Expressway Design

According to BBC Chairman L.K. Atheeq, the corridor will feature:

8-lane expressway with a 5-metre median for a future metro

Two 9-metre service roads with cycling tracks

3-metre pedestrian pavements on both sides

These features will boost mobility, sustainability, and public transport integration, making the corridor future-ready.

Why It Took Two Decades

Land acquisition hurdles stalled the project for almost 20 years. Flexible compensation and Special Land Acquisition Officers are expected to speed up the process and ensure timely completion.