The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in association with concessionaire Rajpath Infracon Private Limited, set a record in the implementation of Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada economic corridor.
The record is for the longest continuous laying of Bituminous Concrete, covering 28.89 lane km in 24 hours; for continuous laying of the highest quantity of 10,655 metric tonnes of Bituminous Concrete in 24 hours; for continuous laying of 57,500 metric tonnes of Bituminous Concrete; and for continuous paving of 156 lane km.
On 6th January 2026, NHAI made two Guinness World Records near Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh. First, was the record for the longest continuous laying of Bituminous Concrete, covering 28.89 lane km or 3-lane wide 9.63 km long section within 24 hours.
The second record was created for continuous laying of the highest quantity of 10,655 metric tonnes of bituminous concrete in 24 hours. Both records were established for the first time globally under the six-lane National Highway project on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor.
Two additional Guinness World Records were created on 11th January 2026. These include the continuous laying of 57,500 metric tonnes of Bituminous Concrete and a record for continuous paving of 156 lane km or 3-lane wide 52 km long section, surpassing the previous world record of 84.4 lane km or 2-lane wide 42.2 km long section. These record-setting feats were executed across Package-2 and Package-3 of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor.
The historic feat was achieved through the deployment of state-of-the-art construction equipment and machinery involving 70 tippers, five hot mix plants, one paver, and 17 rollers.
Supported by stringent quality assurance mechanisms, the process was monitored for quality control with the help of premier institutions, including IIT Bombay, along with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), ensuring adherence to the highest standards of quality and safety.
The 343 km long, access-controlled six-lane Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor has been designed for a safe, high-speed, and scenic travel experience. It features 17 interchanges, 10 wayside amenities, a 5.3 km long tunnel and a 21 km long section of the corridor passing through a forest area.
Delivering substantial economic and logistical benefits, once completed the corridor will reduce travel distance by 100 km from the current 635 km to 535 km and cut travel time by nearly four hours from the current 12 hours to around 8 hours.
The corridor will significantly enhance regional connectivity by linking Bengaluru with Vijayawada, strengthening access between the Rayalaseema region and the coastal and northern regions of Andhra Pradesh, as well as the Koparthy Industrial Node, according to a Ministry of Road Transport & Highways statement on Sunday.