39.69 km road laid in 24 hours by Pune firm, PWD min says it’s a record

Pune: With the help of Maharashtra state government’s public works department (PWD). Pune-based private firm constructed a 39.69-km road between Pusegaon and Mhasurne in Satara in 24 hours.

Public works department minister Ashok Chavan said, despite difficulties, staff in his department along with others completed single-lane 39.69 km road within a day.

“One lane of road was completed using bituminous concrete( BC). I congratulate everyone for this task. The work has been recorded in Limca Book of Records. It will be a bigger pride to break our own record and create new in future,” said Chavan.