From China to USA, India Leads: How AP’s BKV Corridor Shattered 4 Guinness World Records in One Week - AP Events
In January 2026, the National Highways Authority of India ( NHAI ) etched its name in history books by setting four Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru – Kadapa – Vijayawada Economic Corridor ( NH-544G ). This feat, achieved near Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh , is a masterclass in modern engineering and a massive signal of AP ’s upcoming industrial boom. Andhra Pradesh on the Global Map: 4 Records, 1 Corridor The recent announcement by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlights a monumental shift in how India builds its lifelines. The NHAI , in collaboration with Rajpath Infracon Private Limited , broke its own benchmarks through two high-intensity phases of construction. The Record Breakdown Achievement Date Milestone Recorded Scale of Accomplishment Jan 6, 2026 Longest continuous paving (24 hrs) 28.89 lane-km (3-lane wide section) Jan 6, 2026 Highest quantity laid (24 hrs) 10,655 MT of Bituminous Concrete Jan 11, 2026 Total continuous paving length 156...