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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Uttar Pradesh Road Construction: Uttar Pradesh sets two world records in road construction within 24 hours, ET Infra
Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. Uttar Pradesh has set two world records in just 24 hours by constructing a 10-kilometre crash barrier and laying 34.24 lane kilometres of bituminous concrete road This achievement has earned the state entries in the Golden Book of World Records Asia Book of Records, and Indian Book of a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, 'Uttar Pradesh is moving towards new heights! in just 24 hours, Uttar Pradesh created two world records by constructing a 10 km crash barrier and 34.24 lane km of bituminous concrete!''Name registered in the Golden Book, Asia Book and Indian Book of World Records! This achievement is a result of excellent planning, technical expertise and committed teamwork of @upeidaofficial. Under the guidance of Honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, #NewUttarPradesh is now becoming an infrastructure state of global standards,' the CM's X post this, Gujarat-based Patel Infrastructure Ltd (PATEL) has registered its name in setting up the world record for the fastest construction of a 6-lane Ganga Motorway project , which happens to be India's longest motorway owned by a state, the company said in a world record consists of laying bituminous concrete on 34.24 kilometres, using 20,105 metric tonnes of bituminous concrete and covering 171,210 square meters, all within 24 hours of nonstop operations and 10km of metal beam crash barrier installation by PATEL ancillary company Road Shield Private Patel, Managing Director, Patel Infrastructure, said, 'We are proud to be contributing to nation-building through such monumental achievements. This is not just a record; it's a reflection of Indian engineering brilliance and our team's unwavering spirit.'The record-setting effort took place on the prestigious Ganga Motorway Project (Group-3) between Hardoi and Unnao commenced at 5:00 am on May 17, 2025, and were accomplished by 5:00 am on May 18, 2025, beating target quantities and involving a highly coordinated effort of engineers, machinery, materials, and skilled labour working seamlessly for 24 hours straight.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Uttar Pradesh sets multiple world records for fast-paced construction on Ganga Expressway
During Ganga Expressway development, Uttar Pradesh achieved three world records, paving 34.24 lane km and installing 10 km of crash barriers in 24 hours. Check Offers Uttar Pradesh has made history by setting three new construction world records during the rapid development of the Ganga EXpressway, one of India's largest infrastructure projects. Within a 24-hour period between May 17–18, construction teams completed 34.24 lane kilometres of bituminous concrete paving and 10 kilometres of metal beam crash barriers along the expressway. This extraordinary achievement has been officially certified by the Golden Book of World Records, Asia Book of Records, and India Book of Records. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath proudly shared the news on social media platform X, stating: 'New heights for Uttar Pradesh! In only 24 hours, 10 km of crash barriers and 34.24 lane km of bituminous concrete were completed, earning two world records." Record-Breaking Construction on Ganga Expressway The record-setting construction work was carried out between the Hardoi and Unnao districts, requiring over 20,105 metric tonnes of material and covering a surface area of 171,210 square metres. These feats underscore the state's rapid push towards high-quality infrastructure under tight timelines. The project is being executed by Adani Road and Transport Limited (ARTL), a part of the Adani Group, in partnership with Patel Infrastructure Limited. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath credited the success to the Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), citing it as a result of excellent planning, technical proficiency, and committed teamwork." He further emphasised that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a hub for world-class infrastructure development, aiming to set new global benchmarks. The Ganga Expressway Project The Ganga Expressway is a 594-kilometre mega expressway that will connect 12 key districts from Meerut to Prayagraj. Plans are underway to extend it further to Ballia, making it India's longest expressway upon completion. Initially targeted for completion before the Maha Kumbh 2025, the project is currently running behind schedule. Despite this, stakeholders remain committed to delivering a transformative expressway that enhances connectivity, commerce, and regional development. Arvind Patel, Managing Director of Patel Infrastructure Ltd, remarked "We are proud to contribute to nation-building through such monumental achievements. This is not just a record—it's a reflection of Indian engineering brilliance and our team's unwavering spirit." Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 20 May 2025, 13:01 PM IST
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Uttar Pradesh sets two world records in road construction within 24 hours
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh has set two world records in just 24 hours by constructing a 10-kilometre crash barrier and laying 34.24 lane kilometres of bituminous concrete road. This achievement has earned the state entries in the Golden Book of World Records, Asia Book of Records, and Indian Book of Records. In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, ' Uttar Pradesh is moving towards new heights! in just 24 hours, Uttar Pradesh created two world records by constructing a 10 km crash barrier and 34.24 lane km of bituminous concrete!' 'Name registered in the Golden Book, Asia Book and Indian Book of World Records! This achievement is a result of excellent planning, technical expertise and committed teamwork of @upeidaofficial. Under the guidance of Honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, #NewUttarPradesh is now becoming an infrastructure state of global standards,' the CM's X post added. With this, Gujarat-based Patel Infrastructure Ltd (PATEL) has registered its name in setting up the world record for the fastest construction of a 6-lane Ganga Motorway project, which happens to be India's longest motorway owned by a state, the company said in a statement. This world record consists of laying bituminous concrete on 34.24 kilometres, using 20,105 metric tonnes of bituminous concrete and covering 171,210 square meters, all within 24 hours of nonstop operations and 10km of metal beam crash barrier installation by PATEL ancillary company Road Shield Private Limited. Arvind Patel, Managing Director, Patel Infrastructure, said, 'We are proud to be contributing to nation-building through such monumental achievements. This is not just a record; it's a reflection of Indian engineering brilliance and our team's unwavering spirit.' The record-setting effort took place on the prestigious Ganga Motorway Project (Group-3) between Hardoi and Unnao districts. Operations commenced at 5:00 am on May 17, 2025, and were accomplished by 5:00 am on May 18, 2025, beating target quantities and involving a highly coordinated effort of engineers, machinery, materials, and skilled labour working seamlessly for 24 hours straight. (ANI)
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Uttar Pradesh sets two world records in road construction within 24 hours
Uttar Pradesh has set two world records in just 24 hours by constructing a 10-kilometre crash barrier and laying 34.24 lane kilometres of bituminous concrete road . This achievement has earned the state entries in the Golden Book of World Records , Asia Book of Records, and Indian Book of Records. In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, " Uttar Pradesh is moving towards new heights! in just 24 hours, Uttar Pradesh created two world records by constructing a 10 km crash barrier and 34.24 lane km of bituminous concrete!" "Name registered in the Golden Book, Asia Book and Indian Book of World Records! This achievement is a result of excellent planning, technical expertise and committed teamwork of @upeidaofficial. Under the guidance of Honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, #NewUttarPradesh is now becoming an infrastructure state of global standards," the CM's X post added. With this, Gujarat-based Patel Infrastructure Ltd (PATEL) has registered its name in setting up the world record for the fastest construction of a 6-lane Ganga Motorway project , which happens to be India's longest motorway owned by a state, the company said in a statement. Live Events This world record consists of laying bituminous concrete on 34.24 kilometres, using 20,105 metric tonnes of bituminous concrete and covering 171,210 square meters, all within 24 hours of nonstop operations and 10km of metal beam crash barrier installation by PATEL ancillary company Road Shield Private Limited. Arvind Patel, Managing Director, Patel Infrastructure, said, "We are proud to be contributing to nation-building through such monumental achievements. This is not just a record; it's a reflection of Indian engineering brilliance and our team's unwavering spirit." The record-setting effort took place on the prestigious Ganga Motorway Project (Group-3) between Hardoi and Unnao districts. Operations commenced at 5:00 am on May 17, 2025, and were accomplished by 5:00 am on May 18, 2025, beating target quantities and involving a highly coordinated effort of engineers, machinery, materials, and skilled labour working seamlessly for 24 hours straight.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
2 world feats for Ganga expressway in 24 hours
Lucknow: The , the longest and one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in Uttar Pradesh, is a shining example of CM 's visionary development model. Spanning 594km, the expressway — currently under construction by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority — has brought both national and international recognition for the state by setting two world records. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the Hardoi-Unnao division, a major achievement was recorded by laying down 34.2-km of within 24 hours. The process involved covering 0.17 sqkm of area of the carriageway by deploying 20,105 cubic metre of bituminous mix, the highest construction progress made in 24 hours globally. The previous record of laying done bituminous material was made in 2023 over the Ghaziabad-Aligarh expressway. The present work in Unnao was achieved by using five hot mix plants each with a capacity of 200 tonne per hour. Adding to this achievement, a second world record was set by installing 10km of Thrie beam crash barriers in a day — a first such civil work execution done over an expressway in the country. The two milestones are a product of Yogi govt's unwavering focus on speed, quality and transparency, backed by the constant monitoring. Last month, Yogi had inspected the key sections of the Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, including the emergency airstrip in Shahjahanpur and Ganga Setu in Hapur, and directed officials to ensure timely and high-quality execution. To uphold international standards the expressway's riding quality and user comfort are evaluated using AI technology developed by ETH Zurich, Switzerland. Representatives from the Golden Book of World Records, Asia Book of Records and Indian Book of Records visited the site, validated the two projects and issued official certificates. Officials said that private company (Patel Infrastructure Limited) has been credited with executing the record-setting works. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now BOX CM gives credit to UPEIDA, PM's guidance CM Yogi Adityanath congratulated UPEIDA for having achieved two world records in 24 hours while constructing the Ganga Expressway. In a message on X, the CM appreciated UP for having touched new heights of development. He wrote: "In just 24 hours, Uttar Pradesh set two world records by constructing 10km of crash barriers and 34.24 lane km of bituminous concrete! Recognized in the Golden Book, Asia Book, and Indian Book of World Records! This achievement is the result of UPEIDA's excellent planning, technical expertise, and dedicated teamwork. " The CM also mentioned the guidance of PM Narendra Modi for UP's transformation into a state with global-standard infrastructure.
