The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has issued a final notification to acquire over 1,400 acres of land for the Peripheral Ring Road-2 (PRR-2), aiming to decongest the city after two decades of delays.

  • BDA issues final notification for 1,427 acres and 24.25 guntas of land for PRR-2.
  • The project, rebranded as the Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC), aims to connect Hosur Road to Tumakuru Road.
  • PRR-1 is already in various stages of implementation across four distinct packages.

In a significant move to resolve Bengaluru's chronic traffic congestion, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has officially issued a final notification to acquire 1,427 acres and 24.25 guntas of land on the city's outskirts. This land is earmarked for the second phase of the Peripheral Ring Road project, now rebranded as the Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC).

The scope of this latest notification is extensive, covering 31 villages across six hoblis—Attibele, Jigani, Begur, Uttarahalli, Kengeri, and Dasanapura—spanning three taluks of the Bengaluru Urban district. This development marks a critical milestone for a project that has remained in limbo for 21 years since its preliminary notification.

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The infrastructure is divided into two primary segments. While PRR-1 is already moving forward in four packages (with tenders floated for the first 19.5 km stretch), PRR-2 will complete the circular corridor. Specifically, the newly notified land will facilitate a 33.45-km stretch connecting Hosur Road and Mysore Road, and an 8.4-km stretch linking Magadi Road with Tumakuru Road.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the completion of the BBC is not merely about road construction but about shifting the city's economic center of gravity. By connecting the Major Arterial Road (S.M. Krishna Road) and the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout, the city will finally have a high-speed bypass that diverts heavy transit traffic away from the urban core, potentially boosting real estate and industrial growth in the periphery.

The transition from a simple 'Ring Road' to a 'Business Corridor' indicates a strategic shift toward creating integrated economic hubs along the transit route.

Despite the progress, the project faces lingering challenges. Approximately 40 acres of land are currently embroiled in litigation. While some farmers have vowed to continue their legal battle against the acquisition, BDA officials remain optimistic. The authority has introduced a flexible compensation package offering four different options to incentivize landowners to agree to the acquisition.

Did You Know?: The Peripheral Ring Road project has been in the planning and notification stages for over two decades, making it one of the longest-pending infrastructure projects in Bengaluru's history.
Feature PRR-1 (Phase 1) PRR-2 (Phase 2)
Status Tenders floated for Package 1 Final land notification issued
Scope Semicircular corridor Completes the circle
Key Connections Divided into 4 packages Hosur Rd, Mysore Rd, Tumakuru Rd

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the new name of the Peripheral Ring Road?
The project has been rebranded as the Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC).

Q2: Which areas are affected by the latest land acquisition?
The notification covers 31 villages across Attibele, Jigani, Begur, Uttarahalli, Kengeri, and Dasanapura hoblis.