Published: 10 January 2026PIBGeneral
NHAI Sets 4 Guinness World Records on Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor
NHAI created four Guinness World Records on the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G) in Andhra Pradesh in January 2026. On January 6, two records were set near Puttaparthi — longest continuous laying of 28.89 lane km of Bituminous Concrete in 24 hours, and highest quantity of 10,655 metric tons in 24 hours.
On January 11, two more records were created — continuous laying of 57,500 metric tons and continuous paving of 156 lane km (52 km x 3-lane), surpassing the previous record of 84.4 lane km. The 343-km access-controlled six-lane corridor features 17 interchanges, 10 wayside amenities, and a 5.3-km tunnel. PIB said the records reflected NHAI's commitment to world-class national highway infrastructure.
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Q: Discuss the significance of NHAI's four Guinness World Records on the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor.
Answer (50 words):
The National Highways Authority of India set four Guinness World Records on the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada corridor in January 2026. Near Puttaparthi on 6 January, 28.89 lane kilometres of bituminous concrete were laid in 24 hours. On 11 January, 156 lane kilometres were paved continuously, surpassing the earlier 84.4-kilometre record.
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How many Guinness World Records did NHAI set on the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor?
**NHAI** created **4 Guinness World Records** on the **Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G)** in Andhra Pradesh in January 2026. **January 6 records** (near Puttaparthi): longest continuous laying of **28.89 lane km** of Bituminous Concrete in 24 hours, and highest quantity of **10,655 metric tons** in 24 hours. **January 11 records**: continuous laying of **57,500 metric tons** and continuous paving of **156 lane km (52 km x 3-lane)**, surpassing the previous record of 84.4 lane km.
What is the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G) and what are its key features?
The **Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G)** is a **343-km access-controlled six-lane highway** in **Andhra Pradesh** featuring **17 interchanges**, **10 wayside amenities**, and a **5.3-km tunnel**. In January 2026, **NHAI** created **4 Guinness World Records** on this corridor for fastest bituminous concrete paving — including **156 lane km** (Jan 11) and **28.89 lane km** (Jan 6) records. **AP CM Chandrababu Naidu** hailed the feat.
What Guinness World Record did NHAI set on January 11, 2026 on NH-544G in Andhra Pradesh?
On **January 11, 2026**, **NHAI** set **2 Guinness World Records** on **NH-544G** (Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor, Andhra Pradesh): continuous laying of **57,500 metric tons** of bituminous concrete, and **continuous paving of 156 lane km (52 km x 3-lane)** — surpassing the previous record of **84.4 lane km**. Earlier on January 6, two more records were set: **28.89 lane km** and **10,655 metric tons** in 24 hours near Puttaparthi.
What previous record did NHAI break on January 11 for continuous bituminous concrete paving?
On **January 11, 2026**, **NHAI** broke the previous record of **84.4 lane km** by achieving **continuous paving of 156 lane km (52 km x 3-lane)** on **NH-544G** (Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor, Andhra Pradesh). It also set a record for **57,500 metric tons** of continuous bituminous concrete. Earlier on January 6, two records were set near Puttaparthi: **28.89 lane km in 24 hours** and **10,655 metric tons in 24 hours**.
What did AP CM Chandrababu Naidu say about NHAI's Guinness World Records in Andhra Pradesh in January 2026?
**Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu** hailed **NHAI's 4 Guinness World Records** on the **Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G)** in January 2026 as **'a testament to India's infrastructure capabilities'**. The records include fastest bituminous concrete laying: **28.89 lane km and 10,655 MT in 24 hours (Jan 6)**, and **156 lane km and 57,500 MT (Jan 11)**. The corridor is a **343-km, 6-lane, access-controlled highway** with a **5.3-km tunnel**.
