New Delhi, June 06: In a huge proud moment for India, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and Rajpath Infracon has constructed 25.56 km continuously paving the longest stretch of road with bituminous concrete in just 78 hours.

 

 

Notably, NHAI and a renowned 35-year-old Pune-based infrastructure giant Rajpath Infracon Pvt. Ltd partnering with M/s MSV International Inc. in association with, M/s Sterling Indo Tech Consultants Pvt. Ltd is all set to make history by attempting to mark its entry into the Guinness World Records (GWR) under the category of “Longest Piece of Bituminous Concrete Laid Continuously”.

 

The construction of the longest highway stretch is taking place between Amravati and Akola. It has commenced work on this project on the Amravati and Akola stretch of the National Highway No. 6 from June 3 to 7, 2022. The project was started on June 3, 2022 around 7 AM. The Amravati-Akola 75-km stretch has been particularly in poor condition for more than 10 years.

 

It is pertinent to mention that the existing world record of 25.275 km recorded was earlier achieved in Doha, Qatar by the Public Works Authority – Ashgha. It is worthy to mention that they have decided to dedicate this dauntless effort and achievement to the Azadi@75 celebrating the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence.

 

 

On the lines of “Gati-Shakti” project launched by the PM Narendra Modi under the dynamic leadership of Surface Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, the Rajpath Infracon’s project aims to achieve integrated and seamless multi-modal connectivity for the movement of people, goods and services across the country.

 

 

Union Road Transport and Highways in India Minister Nitin Gadkari has sent best wishes to the team. Taking to Twitter, Gadkari tweeted, "My best wishes to them for their target of world record. The representatives on the behalf of Guinness Book of World Records are present at the actual work site and recording all activities." Further, he added, "I hopeful to see the world record enter into Guinness Book that will make the entire Nation happy and proud".

 

 

The Union Minister had also assigned his Technical Advisor to inspect the work. The official, after a diligent inspection, had informed Gadkari that 17.370 km (2L+PS) i.e. 37.74 km single lane Continuous Bituminous Concrete road was laid within 48 hours by Team NHAI and Rajpath Infracon.