- NHAI Sets Four Guinness World Records on Key Economic Corridor
- Record-Breaking Bituminous Concrete Paving Achieved in 24 Hours
- Project Demonstrates India’s Advanced Engineering and Execution Capacity
- Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Corridor to Boost High-Speed Connectivity
GG News Bureau
New Delhi 21st January : India’s highway construction capabilities reached a new global milestone as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) created four Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said the achievement reflects India’s rising engineering excellence, advanced use of technology, and strong execution capacity.
The records were achieved as part of the ongoing work on National Highway-544G, a key infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the feats were accomplished through the use of modern machinery, stringent quality standards, and round-the-clock coordination on the ground.
Earlier this month, NHAI set two Guinness World Records near Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh. The first record was for the longest continuous laying of bituminous concrete—28.89 lane kilometres, covering a three-lane-wide stretch of 9.63 kilometres within 24 hours. The second record involved the continuous laying of the highest quantity of bituminous concrete, totalling 10,655 metric tonnes in a single day. Both achievements were recorded for the first time globally under a six-lane national highway project.
Two additional records were created on January 11. These included the continuous laying of 57,500 metric tonnes of bituminous concrete and the longest continuous paving of 156 lane kilometres, equivalent to a three-lane-wide 52-kilometre stretch. This surpassed the previous global record of 84.4 lane kilometres.
Congratulating NHAI and executing agency Rajpath Infracon Pvt Ltd, Gadkari said the accomplishment reinforces India’s commitment to building world-class highways. He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is setting new global benchmarks in infrastructure development.
The 343-kilometre-long, access-controlled Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor has been designed for high-speed, safe, and efficient travel. The corridor features 17 interchanges, 10 wayside amenities, a 5.3-kilometre-long tunnel, and passes through a 21-kilometre forest stretch, highlighting a balance between infrastructure growth and environmental sensitivity.
Officials said the records not only demonstrate construction speed but also reflect improved project management, quality assurance, and India’s growing capability to deliver complex infrastructure at scale. The achievement positions India among global leaders in highway engineering and execution
