New Delhi, Jan 12: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set a remarkable milestone in infrastructure development by securing four Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor under NH-544G.
This record-breaking achievement was realised in collaboration with the project concessionaire, M/s Rajpath Infracon Private Limited, demonstrating exceptional engineering expertise and large-scale execution efficiency on a six-lane national highway project.
On January 6, 2026, two world records were established near Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh. These included the longest continuous laying of bituminous concrete over 28.89 lane kilometres within 24 hours and the highest quantity of bituminous concrete laid continuously in a single day, totalling 10,655 metric tonnes. Both records were set for the first time globally on a six-lane highway project.
Building on this success, two additional Guinness World Records were secured on January 11, 2026. These included the continuous laying of 57,500 metric tonnes of bituminous concrete and the uninterrupted paving of 156 lane kilometres, equivalent to a three-lane-wide stretch of 52 kilometres. This surpasses the earlier record of 84.4 lane kilometres. The monumental achievement was carried out across Package-2 and Package-3 of the corridor.
The feat was made possible by advanced construction technology and large-scale machinery, including multiple hot mix plants, pavers, rollers, and a fleet of tippers. The entire process was conducted under rigorous quality control and monitoring protocols, with technical oversight from esteemed institutions such as IIT Bombay, and support from original equipment manufacturers to ensure compliance with global quality and safety standards.
The 343-kilometre-long Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor is being developed as a six-lane highway designed for high-speed and safe travel. The corridor will feature 17 interchanges, 10 wayside amenities, a 5.3-kilometre-long tunnel, and forest stretches covering approximately 21 kilometres, offering an efficient and modern travel experience.
Once completed, the corridor is expected to provide significant economic and logistical benefits. It will reduce the travel distance between Bengaluru and Vijayawada by nearly 100 kilometres, cutting travel time from about 12 hours to 8 hours. The project will play a key role in improving connectivity between the Rayalaseema region and coastal Andhra Pradesh, as well as enhancing access to the Koparthy Industrial Node.
The achievement of these Guinness World Records underscores NHAI's commitment to building world-class highway infrastructure and aligns with the Government of India’s vision of creating efficient, safe, and globally benchmarked transport corridors to foster economic growth and regional development.
