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The Karnataka government has unveiled the ambitious Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC), a 117-km Peripheral Ring Road set to transform the city’s traffic landscape by slashing congestion by an estimated 40%. Announced by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on October 16, this Rs 27,000-crore project will encircle Bengaluru, connecting key hubs like Tumakuru Road, Yelahanka, Whitefield, Electronic City, and Mysuru Road with a 65-meter-wide toll road. Designed to divert heavy vehicles from the city’s core, the corridor promises faster commutes and boosted economic growth, with operations targeted within two years under the Bengaluru Development Authority’s oversight, backed by a HUDCO loan. To address displacement, around 1,900 families will receive generous compensation, including double or triple market value payments, Transferable Development Rights, and land swaps, ensuring a fair deal for farmers. With a reserved strip for a future metro line, the BBC could redefine Bengaluru as a smarter, more connected global hub.