Central Expressway work on second stage starts tomorrow

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The second stage of the construction of the Central Expressway Project (CEP Project-2) will commence tomorrow, Highways Ministry said.

Highways Minister Lakshman Kiriella said the construction of the Second stage would start tomorrow at 8.00 a.m. at Meerigama.

The CEP- Project-2 covers from Meerigama to Kurunegala completing a 39.7 Km distance.

The first phase of the Central Expressway, from Kadawatha to Meerigama, is now in under construction.

The Minister said he had instructed the Road Development Authority (RDA) to commence the construction of the third and the fourth stages of the Central Expressway as well.

The fourth stage covers from Kurunegala to Dambulla -a distance of 60.3 km. The Expressway construction is expected to be completed within three years. (Chaturanga Pradeep)

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hassanda Wednesday, 05 October 2016 04:31 PM

Thanks to RDA and Minister Kiriella for expediting this great project of Sri Lanka most traffic conjestion will be solved especially people travelling up country and holiday makers and the visiting tourist will be happy and will think of visiting again

Selvyn Wednesday, 05 October 2016 04:42 PM

Its time we keep the eyes wide open and never allow the currupt politicians to swindle the public wealth through this mega projects. via DM Android App

Deen Wednesday, 05 October 2016 04:59 PM

WOW that's great news for All Srilankans stuck on the traffic for hours and hours. The Present government has evaluated well without Corruption, planning and Implementation took time. Keep up the good work.

aravinda Wednesday, 05 October 2016 06:21 PM

Good to hear that long awaited expressway to Kandy has finally commenced. Besides these mega projects, steps must be taken to ease the traffic congestion in the Kandy city too. Politicians have promised at the election time to open up the stretch of road in front of Dalada Maligawa which is yet to happen. This would be a much cheaper and a viable alternative than underground tunnels proposed by some of the politicians.

yana Thursday, 06 October 2016 02:35 AM

There is nothing to Kandy as yet. If you look at the map you will see section three ends in Galagedara. Kandy doesn't seem to be a priority for any government. What's the hurry for Dambulla, Hambanthota and Kurunegala. Kandy is on the forgotten list. Nothing is being done about anywhere in the Kandy district to ease congestion. It is a Nightmare. The stretch in front of Maligawa will never be opened even to light traffic thanks to all the detractors.

subash Thursday, 06 October 2016 11:32 AM

much needed project .pls complete soon !!!

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