NHAI Sets Four Guinness World Records on Bengaluru–Vijayawada Highway Corridor

• Four global records created in continuous highway paving

• Over 10,600 tonnes of bitumen laid in just 24 hours

• Corridor to cut Bengaluru–Vijayawada travel time by nearly four hours

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has made global headlines by setting four Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor, underlining India’s growing capabilities in large-scale infrastructure development.

The records were achieved in January across different stretches of the corridor in Andhra Pradesh, in partnership with concessionaire Rajpath Infracon Private Limited, using advanced construction machinery and strict quality monitoring systems.

Among the major feats, NHAI set a world record for the longest continuous laying of bituminous concrete in 24 hours. On January 6, near Puttaparthi, construction teams successfully paved 28.89 lane kilometres in a single day. At the same site, they also achieved another milestone by laying 10,655 metric tonnes of bituminous concrete within 24 hours, the highest ever recorded globally for such work.

These achievements were particularly significant because they were carried out on a six-lane national highway project, a first of its kind for Guinness-recognised paving records.

A few days later, on January 11, NHAI added two more records to its name. Teams completed continuous paving of 156 lane kilometres, nearly double the previous global record of 84.4 lane kilometres. These milestones were achieved across Package-2 and Package-3 sections of the economic corridor.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said the success was made possible through a carefully coordinated construction strategy. More than 70 tippers, five hot mix plants, one paver, and 17 rollers were deployed simultaneously to maintain speed without compromising quality.

Quality assurance was another key focus. The entire process was monitored and verified by IIT Bombay along with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), ensuring that material standards, compaction levels, and safety norms met international benchmarks.

The Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor is a 343-kilometre, access-controlled six-lane highway designed for high-speed and safe travel. It will include 17 interchanges, 10 wayside amenities, a 5.3-kilometre-long tunnel, and a 21-kilometre stretch through forest areas, making it one of India’s most technically advanced road projects.

Once operational, the corridor is expected to transform connectivity between Bengaluru and Vijayawada. The new route will shorten the travel distance by about 100 kilometres and reduce journey time by nearly four hours, greatly benefiting commuters, logistics operators, and businesses in the Rayalaseema region and coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Officials say the project is not just about speed but also about creating a safer, more efficient economic spine for southern India. With improved road quality, controlled access, and modern safety features, the corridor is expected to boost trade, tourism, and regional development.

The four Guinness World Records have now placed NHAI on the global map for high-performance highway construction, highlighting India’s ability to deliver large infrastructure projects with speed, precision, and international-level quality.