NHAI Creates Multiple Guinness World Records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor

On 6 January 2026 and 11 January 2026, NHAI (with concessionaire Rajpath Infracon Pvt. Ltd.) set four Guinness World Records:

1. Longest continuous laying of Bituminous Concrete
- 28.89 lane km in 24 hours (equivalent to a 3-lane wide, 9.63 km stretch).

2. Highest quantity of Bituminous Concrete laid in 24 hours
- 10,655 metric tons.

3. Continuous laying of 57,500 metric tons of Bituminous Concrete
- Achieved across Packages 2 & 3 of the corridor.

4. Continuous paving of 156 lane km
- Equivalent to a 3-lane wide, 52 km stretch.
- Surpassed the previous world record of 84.4 lane km (2-lane wide, 42.2 km stretch).

How It Was Achieved
Machinery & Workforce:
- 70 tippers, 5 hot mix plants, 1 paver, 17 rollers.
- Supported by IIT Bombay and OEMs for quality assurance.

Quality Control:
- Stringent monitoring ensured adherence to safety and international standards.

Corridor Highlights
Length: 343 km, six-lane, access-controlled highway (NH-544G).

Features:
- 17 interchanges
- 10 wayside amenities
- 5.3 km tunnel
- 21 km stretch through forest area

Benefits:
- Reduces travel distance from 635 km → 535 km.
- Cuts travel time from 12 hours → ~8 hours.
- Strengthens connectivity between Bengaluru, Rayalaseema, Vijayawada, and Koparthy Industrial Node.

✅ Bottom Line: These record-breaking feats showcase India’s engineering prowess and NHAI’s commitment to building world-class highways that reduce travel time, boost regional connectivity, and support economic growth.