The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has achieved a significant milestone by setting four Guinness World Records on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor of National Highway-544G. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari praised the NHAI’s accomplishment, attributing it to advanced technology and strict quality standards. This achievement, according to Gadkari, showcases India’s growing engineering prowess and ability to execute challenging projects.
The NHAI, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has demonstrated a strong commitment to constructing top-notch highways and establishing new global standards in infrastructure development. The minister commended NHAI and Rajpath Infracon Pvt Ltd for their remarkable feat in creating four Guinness World Records for continuous Bituminous Concrete paving on the corridor. These records were officially recognized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
In a recent development, NHAI secured two Guinness World Records near Andhra Pradesh’s Puttaparthi. The first record was for laying the longest continuous stretch of bituminous concrete, covering 28.89 lane km within 24 hours. Additionally, NHAI set a record for laying the highest quantity of 10,655 metric tonnes of bituminous concrete in a single day. These records were established for the first time globally on the six-lane National Highway project.
On January 11, NHAI achieved two more Guinness World Records, including laying 57,500 metric tons of bituminous concrete continuously and paving a 156 lane km section within 24 hours. These accomplishments surpassed previous records, highlighting NHAI’s dedication to innovation and excellence in road construction. The Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor, spanning 343 km, promises a safe, high-speed, and scenic travel experience with various amenities and a tunnel along the route.
