New Delhi, May 20 -- 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, ...