Bengaluru PRR Road: Bangalore Peripheral Ring Road - Nice Road Extn.

BACKGROUND: FROM NICE ROAD TO PRR ROAD

The NICE Road (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises Road) was initially conceived to form a complete ring around Bangalore. However, only a section between Tumkur Road and Hosur Road was constructed, leaving the remainder of the peripheral ring incomplete. To bridge this gap, the Peripheral Ring Road project was conceptualized under the Bangalore Business Corridor initiative, with a development budget of approximately Rs 27,000 crore. It is being planned and executed by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) in collaboration with state and central agencies.

PERIPHERAL RING ROAD PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

# Total Length: 73 km
# Total Cost: Rs 27,000 crore
# Route: Tumkur Road - Doddaballapur Road - Ballari Road - Old Madras Road - Sarjapur Road - Hosur Road
# Coverage: Northern, Eastern, and Southern arcs of Bangalore's periphery
# Land Acquisition: Over 1,900 acres (in progress)

INFRASTRUCTURE COMPONENTS

The PRR is designed with advanced road and traffic infrastructure to ensure smooth, uninterrupted travel:

# 16 Flyovers for major road intersections
# 12 Underpasses to ease cross-traffic movement
# 10 Overpasses for seamless expressway flow
# 7 Major Bridges over water bodies to maintain environmental continuity
# 100+ Minor Intersections to be upgraded for connectivity and safety
# Dedicated Service Roads on both sides for local traffic access

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

# Decongest Central Bangalore: Divert heavy vehicular traffic, especially freight, from city interiors.
# Boost Economic Development: Enable logistics hubs, industrial parks, and SEZs along the corridor.
# Improve Multimodal Connectivity: Integrate with existing highways, metro lines, and future suburban rail.
# Support Urban Expansion: Open up new zones for planned residential, commercial, and institutional growth.
# Environmental Sustainability: Include green buffers, noise barriers, and eco-sensitive engineering near water bodies.

CURRENT STATUS

# Feasibility and DPR: Completed
# Land Acquisition: Under process with compensation framework in place
# Environmental Clearance: Approved with mitigation plans for ecological impacts
# Construction Timeline: Phased implementation beginning 2025

WHY BENGALURU (BANGALORE) PRR MATTERS

As Bangalore continues to evolve into a global metropolitan hub, infrastructure like the Peripheral Ring Road is essential for balancing growth with livability. By offering a robust outer mobility corridor, the PRR will not only enhance intra-city and inter-city movement, but also unlock new economic zones that will define the city's future.

NEWS ABOUT BENGALURU (BANGALORE) PRR ROAD

PRR project: BDA readies 4 modules for land losers.

BDA asks Peripheral Ring Road bidder to secure different bank guarantee.