In a remarkable display of engineering prowess and execution speed, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has etched its name in the global record books. The authority announced on Sunday that it has clinched four prestigious Guinness World Records during the construction of the ambitious Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor.
A Double Record-Breaking Start in January
The record-setting spree began on January 6 near Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh. Here, NHAI accomplished two unprecedented feats. The first record was for the longest continuous laying of bituminous concrete, covering an impressive 28.89 lane kilometers. This involved paving a 9.63-kilometer stretch, designed as a three-lane highway, non-stop within a 24-hour window.
The second record established on the same day was for the continuous laying of the highest quantity of bituminous concrete. The team successfully placed a staggering 10,655 metric tonnes of the material in one day. According to NHAI, these were the first such records ever set globally under a six-lane national highway project.
Smashing Previous Benchmarks with Two More Records
Building on this momentum, the authority returned with even greater force on January 11 to secure two more world titles. The scale of achievement was magnified significantly. One record was for the continuous laying of a colossal 57,500 metric tonnes of bituminous concrete.
The other record shattered previous global benchmarks for continuous paving. NHAI teams paved a massive 156 lane kilometers, which translates to a 52-kilometer section of three-lane highway. This spectacular effort far surpassed the earlier world record of 84.4 lane kilometers (a 42.2-km, two-lane stretch).
The Ambitious Corridor Behind the Records
These record-breaking construction activities were executed across Package-2 and Package-3 of the transformative corridor. The 343-kilometer Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor is being developed as an access-controlled, six-lane expressway designed for safe, high-speed, and scenic travel.
The monumental project is packed with features that highlight its scale and complexity. It includes 17 interchanges, 10 wayside amenities, and a 5.3-kilometer tunnel. Notably, around 21 kilometers of the route passes through a forest area, underscoring the engineering and environmental planning involved. This cluster of Guinness World Records marks a significant execution milestone for this under-implementation national infrastructure project, showcasing India's growing capabilities in rapid, large-scale highway construction.
