NHAI achieves Four Guinness World Records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor

NHAI, with concessionaire M/s. Rajpath Infracon Private Limited, achieves four Guinness World Records in Continuous Laying of Bituminous Concrete and Continuous Paving of 156 lane kilometres

Continuous Paving and laying of Bituminous Concrete work seen on a picturesque section of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

The 343 kilometres long, access-controlled six-lane Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor has been designed for safe, high-speed, and scenic travel experience. 

This national highway corridor features 17 interchanges, 10 wayside amenities, 5.3 kilometres long tunnel and around 21 kilometres long section of the corridor passes through a forest area.

An aerial view of a picturesque section of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor on NH-544G. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

A view of the asphalt paver or paver finisher machine, laying the Bituminous Concrete on NH-544G. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

The NHAI, in association with concessionaire M/s. Rajpath Infracon Private Limited, has successfully created four Guinness World Records, while making this Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor, which are:

• Record for the longest continuous laying of Bituminous Concrete, covering 28.89 lane km in 24 hours
• Record for continuous laying of highest quantity of 10,655 metric tons Bituminous Concrete in 24 hours
• Record for continuous laying of 57,500 metric tons of Bituminous Concrete
• Record for continuous paving of 156 lane km

NHAI sets a new global benchmark in National Highway construction by achieving two more major Guinness World Records today!

NHAI, in association with its concessionaire M/s Rajpath Infracon Pvt. Ltd., successfully completed a record 156 lane km of continuous Bituminous Concrete… pic.twitter.com/B0FJXLpWMN

— NHAI (@NHAI_Official) January 12, 2026

Details of the Four Guinness World Records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor

Celebrations of the Guinness World Records achieved on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor, on NH-544G. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

The work continued through day and night. An asphalt paver or paver finisher machine is seen here, laying Bituminous Concrete and roadrollers compacting it, with work continuing during night time, on NH 544G. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

NHAI, in a landmark achievement, has successfully created four Guinness World Records on the under-implementation Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor of NH-544G.

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.

An asphalt paver or paver finisher machine, laying the Bituminous Concrete, seen on the left side lanes of NH-544G. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

The second record was created for continuous laying of highest quantity of 10,655 metric tons Bituminous Concrete in 24 hours. Both records were established for the first time globally under the six-lane National Highway project on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor.

A truck loading bituminous concrete into an asphalt paver or paver finisher machine on NH-544G. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

A sideways view of an asphalt paver or paver finisher machine laying Bituminous Concrete on NH-544G. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

Building further on this momentum, two more Guinness World Records were achieved today, on 11th January 2026.

Roadrollers compacting the bituminous concrete on NH-544G - Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

These include the third Guinness World Record on this corridor with continuous laying of 57,500 metric tons of Bituminous Concrete and the fourth one being 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 was executed across Package-2 and Package-3 of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor, passing through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh states.

NHAI, in association with concessionaire M/s Rajpath Infracon Private Limited, achieved this historic feat through deployment of state-of-the-art construction equipment and machinery involving 70 tippers, five hot mix plants, one paver, and 17 rollers.

Bituminous Concrete laying and compacting work going on, on NH-544G. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

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.

Road-rollers working on compacting the national highway NH-544G. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor work, on NH-544G. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

Continuous Paving and laying of Bituminous Concrete work, continuing during night time, on a section of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor on NH-544G. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

Roadrollers compacting the bituminous concrete on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor, on NH-544G. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

A couple of roadrollers compacting the bituminous or asphalt concrete on the National Highway NH-544G. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

An asphalt paver machine laying Bituminous Concrete on the NH-544G. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

Once completed, this national highway corridor will reduce travel distance by 100 kilometres, from current 635 kilometres to 535 kilometres, and cut travel time by nearly four hours from the current twelve hours to around eight hours.

This 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.

An asphalt paver or paver finisher machine, laying the Bituminous Concrete on NH-544G, on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor. Image via video by NHAI @NHAI_Official on X

As per the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, these Guinness World Records stand as a testament to NHAI’s commitment to deliver world-class National Highway infrastructure, aligned with the vision of the Government of India to build safe, efficient, and globally benchmarked corridors that support economic growth and regional development across India.

References

1. NHAI Creates Multiple Guinness World Records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor - Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Govt. of India, on PIB. Posted On: 12 JAN 2026 7:44PM by PIB Delhi.