Udaipur, May 21, 2025 — In a historic feat of engineering and execution, Patel Infrastructure Ltd. has set a World Record for the fastest six-lane bituminous concrete road construction on the under-construction Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. The company laid a staggering 34.24 km of expressway within 24 hours, solidifying its name in global construction history.
Record-Breaking Achievement
Executed on May 17–18, 2025, the project involved:
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34.24 km of six-lane expressway
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20,105 metric tons of bituminous concrete
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1,71,210 square meters of surface area covered
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10 km of metal beam crash barrier installed by Road Shield Pvt. Ltd. (a Patel Group company)
This extraordinary milestone has been officially certified by the Golden Book of World Records, India Book of Records, and Asia Book of Records.
A Dream Project Backed by Visionary Leadership
The record was achieved as part of the Group-3 section of the Ganga Expressway between Hardoi and Unnao—a flagship infrastructure initiative under Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) and being executed by Adani Road and Transport Ltd. (ARTL), an Adani Group company.
Launched under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Ganga Expressway is India’s longest state-owned expressway and a pivotal link in Uttar Pradesh’s economic and logistical development.
Seamless Coordination & Execution
Operations began at 5:00 AM on May 17 and concluded at 5:00 AM on May 18, involving a non-stop 24-hour construction marathon. This highly orchestrated effort included synchronized deployment of:
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Skilled engineers and supervisors
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State-of-the-art road laying machinery
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Continuous supply chains for material logistics
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Tireless round-the-clock labor teams
The execution was supervised by Manoj Kumar Singh, CEO of UPEIDA, with full backing from local and state authorities.
Patel Infrastructure Reacts
Mr. Arvind Patel, Managing Director of Patel Infrastructure Ltd., expressed immense pride in the achievement:
“This world record isn’t just a milestone—it’s a symbol of what Indian engineering and teamwork can achieve. We are proud to contribute to national progress and regional development through this iconic project.”
Infrastructure with Impact
Once completed, the Ganga Expressway will be a transformational corridor, enhancing connectivity across Uttar Pradesh, reducing travel time, and boosting trade, tourism, and socio-economic integration in the region.
With this achievement, India reaffirms its position on the global infrastructure map, driven by visionary leadership, pioneering companies, and unwavering determination.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
Patel Infrastructure Sets World Record in 24-Hour Road Construction on UP’s Ganga Expressway
