NHAI bags 4 Guinness World Records in 24 hours for record bituminous paving of Bengaluru-Vijayawada Economic Corridor
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In a major achievement, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set four Guinness World Records during the ongoing construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor on NH-544G, according to an official press release. The records include the continuous laying of 10,655 metric tonnes of bituminous concrete in 24 hours, among others.
“NHAI in association with concessionaire M/s Rajpath Infracon Ltd. achieved this historic feat through deployment of state-of-the-art construction equipment and machinery involving 70 tippers, five hot mix plants, one paver, and 17 rollers. Supported by stringent quality assurance mechanisms,” the release stated.
According to the official release on January 6, NHAI made two Guinness World Records near Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh. First, was the record for the longest continuous laying of bituminous concrete, covering 28.89-lane km or 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 tonnes 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 release added.
Furthermore, two additional Guinness World Records were created on January 11 (Sunday). These include the continuous laying of 57,500 metric tonnes 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.
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“The 343-km long, access-controlled six-lane Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor has been designed for safe, high-speed, and scenic travel experience. It features 17 interchanges, 10 wayside amenities, a 5.3-km long tunnel and around 21-km long section of the corridor passing through the forest area” it added.
Four Guinness World Records by NHAI
Record for the longest continuous laying of Bituminous Concrete, covering 28.89 lane km in 24 hours
Record for continuous laying of highest quantity of 10,655 metric tons Bituminous Concrete in 24 hours
Record for continuous laying of 57,500 metric tonnes of Bituminous Concrete
Record for continuous paving of 156 lane km
To reduce travel distance by 100 km
Once completed, the corridor will bring major economic and logistical benefits. It will cut the distance by 100 km, reducing it from 635 km to 535 km. Travel time will also come down by almost four hours, from about twelve hours to nearly eight hours.
The corridor will improve regional connectivity by directly linking Bengaluru with Vijayawada. It will make travel easier between the Rayalaseema region and the coastal and northern parts of Andhra Pradesh, and improve access to the Koparthy Industrial Node.