India’s Andhra Pradesh team paved 28.95 km of asphalt in 24 hours, breaking the Guinness World Record. Discover the tech behind the feat – read now!
Record-Breaking Achievement
On January 6, teams working on the Vanavolu‑Vankarakunta stretch of National Highway 544G in Andhra Pradesh completed an unprecedented feat: paving 28.95 km of asphalt in a single 24‑hour period, earning a Guinness World Record.
How the Distance Was Measured
Although the physical road segment is only 9.65 km long, it comprises three lanes. When each lane is counted separately, the total paved length reaches 28.95 km, which qualifies for the record.
Materials and Machinery
A total of 10,675 tonnes of hot‑mix asphalt were laid, making it also a record for the volume of material used within 24 hours. The operation relied on cutting‑edge equipment, including:
- 70 paving trucks
- 5 hot‑mix concrete plants
- 1 high‑speed asphalt paver
- 17 roller compactors
Quality and Oversight
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) ensured that every step complied with Guinness’ strict monitoring standards. Independent observers verified the adherence to quality and safety protocols throughout the marathon‑style construction.
Previous Record
The earlier benchmark was set in June 2022, when more than 720 workers paved a 75‑km stretch (effectively 37.5 km of two‑lane road) in 105 hours 33 minutes.
Significance
This accomplishment highlights India’s growing capability to execute large‑scale infrastructure projects rapidly, leveraging modern technology and a well‑coordinated workforce.
Read more about India’s infrastructure breakthroughs and what this means for global road construction standards.