BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is expected to invite tenders for Packages 2 and 3 of Bengaluru’s long-pending Peripheral Ring Road Phase 1 (PRR-1) project by November 2026, marking another step towards developing the city’s proposed Bengaluru Business Corridor.

The project, planned to improve connectivity around Bengaluru and ease traffic congestion, has faced delays for nearly two decades. The authority has begun moving forward with the first package, while the remaining sections are being taken up in stages.

The Bengaluru Business Corridor, formerly known as the Peripheral Ring Road, is intended to connect major highways and growth areas around the city, allowing vehicles to bypass congested stretches within Bengaluru.

Packages 2 and 3 to move towards tendering

Packages 2 and 3 form important sections of PRR-1, extending the proposed corridor beyond the first package. The tendering process will enable the BDA to seek bids from contractors for the construction work.

The project has been divided into multiple packages to facilitate implementation along different stretches. Package 1 covers the section between Tumakuru Road and Ballari Road, while Package 2 is planned between Ballari Road and Old Madras Road. Package 3 continues towards Sarjapur Road.

The corridor is expected to connect important arterial roads and developing areas on Bengaluru’s outskirts. Once completed, it could provide an alternative route for vehicles travelling between parts of the city without entering heavily congested central areas.

First package has already moved ahead

The BDA invited tenders for the first package in March 2026 at an estimated cost of around Rs 3,348 crore. The section covers approximately 19.8 km between Tumakuru Road and Ballari Road and includes a 10-year operation and maintenance component.

The tender marked a significant step for a project that had remained stalled for years because of delays involving land acquisition, litigation and other implementation challenges.

The broader Bengaluru Business Corridor is intended to form a major road link around the city, connecting key highways and improving access to developing residential, commercial and industrial areas.

Project aims to ease Bengaluru traffic

Bengaluru’s growing vehicle population and expanding urban boundaries have increased pressure on its major roads. Traffic congestion on routes connecting the city’s northern, eastern and southern areas remains a significant concern for commuters.

The proposed corridor is designed to help divert through-traffic away from busy junctions and arterial roads. It could particularly benefit vehicles travelling between highways and peripheral employment hubs, reducing the need to pass through crowded parts of the city.

The project is also expected to improve connectivity to emerging development zones around Bengaluru. Better access to these areas could support future commercial and residential growth, although the extent of the benefits will depend on the corridor’s completion and integration with the existing road network.

A long-delayed infrastructure project

The Peripheral Ring Road was originally proposed to address Bengaluru’s traffic problems and support the city’s expansion. However, the project encountered repeated delays over the years, including difficulties related to land acquisition and legal disputes.

The state government subsequently advanced the project under the Bengaluru Business Corridor name, with construction divided into packages to move the work forward.

Tendering for the remaining packages is an important step, but the actual construction timeline will depend on the bidding process, award of contracts, land availability and execution on the ground.

What the next phase means for Bengaluru

Inviting tenders for Packages 2 and 3 would bring additional sections of PRR-1 into the implementation process. It would also help establish the next stages of work beyond the first package.

For Bengaluru residents, the corridor represents a long-term attempt to improve road connectivity and provide alternatives to congested routes. However, commuters will have to wait until substantial sections are completed before the full traffic benefits can be assessed.

The proposed November tender timeline is therefore an important milestone for the project. The focus will now be on whether the BDA can proceed with the tendering process as planned and maintain momentum across the remaining packages.