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NHAI Sets Guinness Records on Economic Corridor

Why in the News ?

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has created four Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor, showcasing India’s growing capacity in high-speed highway construction and advanced bituminous paving technology.

Record-Breaking Achievements on the Corridor :

  • The Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G)has emerged as a landmark infrastructure project in India’s road sector.
  • On January 6, NHAI created two Guinness World Recordsnear Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh.
  • The first record was for the longest continuous laying of Bituminous Concrete, covering a 63 km stretch of 3-lane roadway within 24 hours.
  • The second record involved the highest quantity of Bituminous Concrete laid continuously, amounting to 10,655 metric tonnes in 24 hours.
  • Both achievements were recorded for the first time globallyunder a six-lane National Highway project, underlining engineering precision and project coordination.

Additional Records and Project Highlights

  • Building on this momentum, two more Guinness World Recordswere created subsequently on the same corridor.
  • One record involved the continuous laying of 57,500 metric tonnes of Bituminous Concrete, setting a new global benchmark.
  • Another record was established for the continuous paving of a 52 km-long, 3-lane-wide stretch, demonstrating exceptional construction speed and scale.
  • The corridor is a 343 km-long, access-controlled, six-lane highway, designed to support high-speed, safe, and efficient travel.
  • Apart from connectivity, the project aims to provide a scenic travel experience, integrating modern road safety and design standards.
  • These achievements highlight India’s ability to execute large-scale infrastructure projects within tight timelines.

About Economic Corridors and Highway Infrastructure:

● Economic Corridors are high-capacity transport routes aimed at boosting logistics efficiency, regional development, and industrial growth.

● They form a key pillar of India’s Bharatmala Pariyojana, which focuses on improving freight movement and reducing travel time.

● Access-controlled highways enhance road safety by limiting entry points and segregating high-speed traffic.

● Use of Bituminous Concrete ensures durability, smoother riding quality, and lower maintenance costs.

● World-class highway construction strengthens ease of doing business, promotes inter-state trade, and supports inclusive economic development.