NHAI sets 4 Guinness World Records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has scripted a major milestone in infrastructure development by creating four Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor under NH-544G.

The record-breaking achievement was accomplished in partnership with the project concessionaire, M/s Rajpath Infracon Private Limited, showcasing exceptional engineering capability and large-scale execution efficiency on a six-lane national highway project.

On January 6, 2026, NHAI established two global records near Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh. These included the longest continuous laying of bituminous concrete—covering 28.89 lane kilometres within 24 hours—and the highest quantity of bituminous concrete laid continuously in a single day, amounting to 10,655 metric tonnes. Both records were achieved for the first time worldwide on a six-lane highway project.

Continuing the momentum, two more Guinness World Records were set on January 11, 2026. These comprised the continuous laying of 57,500 metric tonnes of bituminous concrete and uninterrupted paving of 156 lane kilometres, equivalent to a three-lane-wide 52-kilometre stretch. This effort surpassed the earlier world record of 84.4 lane kilometres. The achievements were executed across Package-2 and Package-3 of the corridor.

The feat was made possible through the deployment of advanced construction technology and large-scale machinery, including multiple hot mix plants, pavers, rollers, and a fleet of tippers. The entire process was carried out under strict quality control and monitoring protocols, with technical oversight from premier institutions such as IIT Bombay and support from original equipment manufacturers to ensure adherence to global quality and safety standards.

The 343-kilometre-long, access-controlled 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 spanning around 21 kilometres, offering a modern and efficient travel experience.

Once completed, the corridor is expected to deliver significant economic and logistical advantages. It will reduce the travel distance between Bengaluru and Vijayawada by nearly 100 kilometres and cut travel time from about 12 hours to approximately eight hours. The project will play a key role in strengthening connectivity between the Rayalaseema region and coastal Andhra Pradesh, while also improving access to the Koparthy Industrial Node.

The achievement of these Guinness World Records underlines NHAI’s focus on building world-class highway infrastructure and aligns with the Government of India’s vision of creating efficient, safe, and globally benchmarked transport corridors to drive economic growth and regional development.