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NHAI Sets 4 Guinness World Records on Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Highway

The National Highways Authority of India has achieved four Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor. The records include the longest continuous laying of bituminous concrete and the highest quantity laid within 24 hours. The project, executed with concessionaire Rajpath Infracon, utilized advanced machinery and rigorous quality checks involving institutions like IIT Bombay. Once complete, the 343-km corridor will reduce travel distance by 100 km and travel time by nearly four hours, significantly boosting regional connectivity.

Key Points: NHAI Creates 4 Guinness World Records on Bengaluru-Vijayawada Corridor

  • Longest continuous bituminous concrete lay
  • Highest quantity laid in 24 hours
  • Two new records set days later
  • Project cuts travel by 100 km and 4 hours
  • Enhances regional connectivity in Andhra Pradesh
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NHAI creates 4 Guinness World Records on Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada highway project

NHAI sets four Guinness World Records for bituminous concrete laying on the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor, a major infrastructure project.

"record-setting feats were executed across Package-2 and Package-3 of the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor - NHAI Statement"

New Delhi, Jan 11

The National Highways Authority of India has, in a landmark achievement, successfully created four Guinness World Records in its ongoing construction work on the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor of National Highway-544G, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.

On January 6, the NHAI made two Guinness World Records near Andhra Pradesh's Puttaparthi.

The first was the record for the longest continuous laying of bituminous concrete, covering 28.89 lane km or a 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 tons of 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, the statement said.

Building further on this momentum, two additional Guinness World Records were created on January 11. These include the continuous laying of 57,500 metric tons 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 statement said.

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

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, while around 21 km long section of the corridor passes 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 twelve hours to around eight 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, the statement added.

- IANS

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Sarah B
World records are impressive, but I hope the quality is maintained long-term. We've seen new highways develop potholes too quickly. Involving IIT Bombay for monitoring is a good step. Fingers crossed it lasts.
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Vikram M
As someone from Rayalaseema, this corridor is a dream come true. Better connectivity means more opportunities for our youth. The 100 km shortcut is massive! Hope they complete the project on schedule.
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Priya S
Great achievement, no doubt. But I'm concerned about the 21 km passing through forest area. Was proper environmental impact assessment done? Development is important, but not at the cost of our ecology.
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Rohit P
The scale is mind-boggling! 57,500 metric tons in one go? 🤯 This is the kind of engineering prowess we need to showcase to the world. Hope this efficiency becomes the new standard for all highway projects.
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Michael C
The logistics and planning behind this must have been incredible. Coordinating 70 tippers, 5 plants, and all that machinery without a hitch is a managerial feat in itself. Well done to all the workers on the ground.

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