India has achieved another major milestone in infrastructure development as a highway project in Andhra Pradesh has entered the Guinness World Records for the longest continuous bituminous concrete paving completed within 24 hours. The record highlights India’s growing strength in modern construction, engineering efficiency, and large-scale project execution.
The achievement was announced by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, who praised the efforts of engineers, workers, and agencies involved in the historic project.
Details of the Guinness World Record
The record was set on January 6 on the Vanavolu–Vankarakunta stretch of National Highway (NH) 544G in Andhra Pradesh. During a single 24-hour period, teams successfully laid 28.95 lane-kilometres of bituminous concrete, making it the longest continuous paving work ever completed in one day.
In addition to this, the project also achieved another record for placing the maximum quantity of bituminous concrete in 24 hours, totaling 10,675 tonnes of material.
Both achievements were officially verified and certified by Guinness World Records after strict monitoring and compliance checks.
Part of a Major Economic Corridor
The record-breaking highway stretch is part of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor, an important infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
This corridor plays a key role in:
Boosting trade and logistics
Reducing travel time
Supporting industrial growth
Improving regional economic development
By strengthening road connectivity, the project is expected to benefit businesses, farmers, transporters, and commuters across southern India.
Strict Quality and Monitoring Standards
Officials clarified that the record was not achieved by compromising quality or safety. The entire paving process was carried out under standard construction norms, strict supervision, and real-time quality checks.
The work was closely observed to ensure full compliance with Guinness World Records requirements, which include:
Continuous paving without major interruption
Accurate measurement of distance and material
Independent verification of quality standards
Every stage of the process was documented and monitored to ensure transparency and accuracy.
Role of NHAI and Project Partners
The achievement was led by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in collaboration with the concessionaire M/s Rajpath Infracon Private Limited.
According to NHAI, the record was made possible through:
Advanced construction planning
Use of modern machinery
Skilled manpower working in shifts
Efficient coordination between teams
The project reflects NHAI’s commitment to faster, safer, and higher-quality highway construction across India.
Use of Advanced Machinery and Technology
To achieve the record within a limited time frame, a large fleet of equipment was deployed, including:
70 tippers for material transport
Five hot mix plants
One high-capacity paver
17 rollers for compaction
The continuous operation of these machines ensured uninterrupted paving throughout the 24-hour period.
Modern technology and automation played a crucial role in maintaining speed while meeting quality benchmarks.
Quality Control by Premier Institutions
To ensure the highest construction standards, the paving process was monitored with the support of IIT Bombay, along with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
These institutions helped in:
Real-time quality testing
Monitoring temperature and material composition
Ensuring safety compliance
Verifying performance standards
This multi-level quality assurance system ensured that the road meets long-term durability and safety requirements.
A Proud Moment for India’s Infrastructure Sector
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari described the achievement as a proud moment for the nation, highlighting how India is setting new global benchmarks in infrastructure execution.
Over the past decade, India has significantly improved:
Speed of highway construction
Use of modern technology
Quality of road infrastructure
Project monitoring systems
The Guinness World Record further strengthens India’s reputation as a global leader in large-scale infrastructure development.
Building on a Previous Record
This is not the first time India has achieved a Guinness World Record in highway construction.
In June 2022, India set a record on NH-53 in Maharashtra, where 75 kilometres of continuous bituminous concrete were laid in a single lane within 105 hours and 33 minutes.
That record replaced a previous international benchmark and showcased India’s ability to outperform global standards.
The Andhra Pradesh achievement builds on this legacy and proves that India continues to push boundaries in infrastructure excellence.
Impact on Future Highway Projects
Experts believe that this achievement will encourage:
Faster project execution across states
Adoption of advanced construction technologies
Better coordination between agencies
Higher global confidence in Indian infrastructure firms
It also sets a new benchmark for efficiency, without compromising safety or quality.
