The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has achieved a remarkable feat by setting four Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH‑544G) in Andhra Pradesh. These records were recognised in categories related to continuous bituminous concrete laying and paving, highlighting the scale and precision of India’s road infrastructure projects.
The record-breaking work took place near Puttaparthi in Sri Satya Sai district. On January 6, 2026, NHAI set the first two records by laying 28.89 lane kilometres of bituminous concrete in a 24‑hour period on a three-lane section, and achieving the highest volume of concrete laid in a day—10,655 metric tonnes. These achievements were part of the six-lane highway expansion under NHAI standards.
A few days later, on January 11, 2026, two additional records were set across Packages 2 and 3 of the corridor. These include the largest volume of concrete laid continuously—57,500 metric tonnes—and the longest continuous paving stretch—156 lane kilometres (equivalent to 52 kilometres on a three-lane width), surpassing the previous global record of 84.4 lane kilometres.
The operation required extensive machinery, including 70 tippers, 5 hot mix plants, 1 paver, and 17 rollers. Quality checks and safety measures were strictly monitored, with support from technical institutions and equipment manufacturers to ensure precision and compliance.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu praised the achievement, calling it a testament to teamwork, technical expertise, and India’s engineering excellence. He congratulated NHAI officials and the executing agency, M/s Rajpath Infracon Pvt. Ltd., for their dedication and performance.
The Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor, once complete, will be a 343-kilometre, access-controlled six-lane highway, reducing travel time, improving connectivity between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, and boosting trade and economic activity in southern India.
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