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NHAI Sets 2 Guinness Records in 24-Hour Expressway Construction Blitz

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set two Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway in Andhra Pradesh. The records were for laying 28.95 lane-kilometers and placing 10,675 metric tons of Bituminous Concrete continuously within a 24-hour period. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced the feat, crediting the vision of the central government and the efforts of the teams on the ground. The 518-624 km expressway is a key project expected to slash travel time between Amaravati and Bengaluru from 12 hours to nearly 6 hours upon completion.

Key Points: NHAI Sets Guinness World Records on Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway

  • 28.95 lane-km laid in 24 hours
  • 10,675 MT of Bituminous Concrete placed
  • Part of Bengaluru-Vijayawada Economic Corridor
  • Aims to cut travel time by half
  • Two more record attempts planned by 2026
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NHAI sets two Guinness World Records in construction of Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway

NHAI sets two Guinness World Records for road construction in Andhra Pradesh on the Bengaluru-Vijayawada Economic Corridor. CM Naidu hails achievement.

NHAI sets two Guinness World Records in construction of Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway
"This extraordinary achievement reflects the vision of the Government of India... - N. Chandrababu Naidu"

Amaravati, Jan 7

The National Highways Authority of India has set two Guinness World Records in Andhra Pradesh during the construction of Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Expressway.

This was revealed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday and termed it a proud moment for India and Andhra Pradesh.

"Today, NHAI, through M/s Rajpath Infracon Pvt. Ltd., achieved two Guinness World Records in Andhra Pradesh on the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G) by laying 28.95 lane-kilometres and 10,675 MT of Bituminous Concrete continuously within 24 hours," CM Naidu posted on 'X'.

"This extraordinary achievement reflects the vision of the Government of India, the sustained thrust on world-class highway infrastructure under Nitin Gadkari Ji, and the exceptional commitment of engineers, workers, and field teams, and was executed in full compliance with stringent NHAI quality standards," the Chief Minister wrote.

"Best wishes to the team as two more Guinness World Records are being attempted by 11 Jan 2026 on Packages 2 & 3 of this landmark corridor in Andhra Pradesh. India builds. Andhra Pradesh delivers," he added.

The construction of the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada greenfield national highway recently gained momentum. The project is expected to give a big boost to Andhra Pradesh's connectivity with Bengaluru.

The six-lane, access-controlled expressway is designed to reduce the travel time between Andhra Pradesh capital Amaravati and Bengaluru from the current 11-12 hours to nearly six-hours.

The expressway traverses Guntur, Prakasam, Kurnool and Kadapa districts in Andhra Pradesh before Karnataka.

Taking up under Bharatmala phase-II, the expressway spans greenfield and brownfield sections. It will skip congested towns and existing highways to enable faster and uninterrupted movement of passengers and freight.

The length of the expressway is estimated at 518-624 km, combining greenfield and brownfield sections. It is being constructed at a cost of about Rs 19,200-Rs 19,320 crore.

The greenfield portion spans around 342 km from Kodikonda to Addanki/Muppavaram, while brownfield upgrades include Bengaluru-Kodikonda (73 km on NH-44) and Addanki-Vijayawada (113 km on NH-16).

- IANS

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Sarah B
Setting world records is impressive, but I hope the environmental impact of such massive greenfield projects is being managed responsibly. The article mentions it skips towns, which is good for congestion, but what about the local ecosystems?
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Rohit P
As someone from Kadapa, this expressway is a dream coming true. Better connectivity means more opportunities for my hometown. Can't wait to drive on it! The scale of work is mind-boggling - 10,675 MT in 24 hours! 🤯
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Priyanka N
Great achievement, but the cost is staggering - nearly 20,000 crore. While infrastructure is vital, I hope there is equal focus on public transport and last-mile connectivity for the common man, not just expressways for cars.
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Aman W
"India builds. Andhra Pradesh delivers." Love that line! This is the kind of development politics we need. Cutting travel time in half will boost the entire regional economy. More power to the teams attempting the next two records!
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Karthik V
The engineering feat is commendable. Laying that much road continuously requires incredible planning and execution. Hope the quality is maintained for decades, not just for the record books. Jai Hind!

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