New Delhi / Puttaparthi: In a landmark achievement that reinforces India’s rising stature in global infrastructure development, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has created four Guinness World Records for continuous Bituminous Concrete paving on the under-construction Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada (BKV) Economic Corridor.
Details of NHAI Guinness World Records
According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, NHAI — in association with concessionaire Rajpath Infracon Private Limited — successfully established four world records, making this one of the most remarkable feats in global road construction history.
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The Four Guinness World Records Include:
- Longest continuous laying of Bituminous Concrete: 28.89 lane-km completed in 24 hours
- Highest quantity of Bituminous Concrete laid continuously: 10,655 metric tonnes in 24 hours
- Largest continuous Bituminous Concrete paving volume: 57,500 metric tonnes
- Longest continuous paving stretch: 156 lane-km of 3-lane highway
These records were achieved across Package-2 and Package-3 of the six-lane BKV Economic Corridor, surpassing the previous global record of 84.4 lane-km.
Two Records Set on January 6, Two More on January 11
The milestone unfolded in two phases:
January 6, 2026: NHAI set two Guinness World Records by completing 28.89 lane-km of Bituminous Concrete paving and laying 10,655 metric tonnes of material within 24 hours.
January 11, 2026: Building on this momentum, NHAI created two additional records by executing 57,500 metric tonnes of paving and achieving 156 lane-km of continuous construction, a first anywhere in the world for a six-lane national highway project.
Nitin Gadkari Praises for NHAI Guinness World Records
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari lauded the achievement, calling it a defining moment for Indian highway engineering.
In a public post, the Minister said that NHAI has set new global benchmarks, highlighting that the records were made possible through:
- Advanced construction machinery
- Robust logistics planning
- Stringent quality control protocols
- Support from premier institutions such as IIT Bombay
He noted that the achievement reflects India’s capability to execute world-class infrastructure projects at unprecedented speed and scale, aligning with the government’s vision of globally benchmarked highways.
NHAI Guinness World Records: Andhra Pradesh Leadership Calls It “New India in Action”
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also congratulated NHAI and Rajpath Infracon, stating that India has outperformed traditional global leaders in road construction.
Calling it “the new India setting records in road building,” he highlighted that all four Guinness World Records were achieved within a single week, right in Andhra Pradesh, further strengthening the state’s role in India’s infrastructure growth story.
Engineering Excellence Behind the NHAI Guinness World Records
The historic feat was enabled by the deployment of state-of-the-art construction infrastructure, including:
- 70 high-capacity tippers
- 5 hot mix plants
- 1 advanced paver
- 17 heavy rollers
Quality assurance was rigorously monitored with technical oversight from IIT Bombay and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), ensuring compliance with international safety and durability standards.
About the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor
The 343-km access-controlled, six-lane corridor is a flagship national highway project designed to transform regional connectivity in southern India.
What are the Features of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor
- 17 interchanges
- 10 wayside amenities
- 5.3-km tunnel section
- 21-km forest stretch with eco-sensitive design
What is the Importance of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor
Once completed, the corridor will:
- Reduce travel distance by 100 km
- Cut travel time from 12 hours to around 8 hours
- Improve connectivity between Rayalaseema, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and northern regions of the state
- Strengthen access to the Kopparthy Industrial Node
A Milestone for India’s Global Infrastructure Image
The four Guinness World Records stand as a testament to NHAI’s execution capability, India’s evolving construction ecosystem, and the government’s commitment to building safe, efficient, and globally competitive transport corridors.
As India accelerates its infrastructure push, the BKV Economic Corridor achievement positions the country as a global leader in highway engineering and project delivery.
