Cabinet approves by-pass over Battaramulla

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A proposal, which had been made for the construction of by-pass road from the Polduwa junction, Battaramulla to the Udumulla Junction via Suhurupaya was approved by the Cabinet, Cabinet Co-Spokesman Gayantha Karunathilake today said.

“The government's policy is to relocate all government institutions to Battaramulla, within the Sri Jayewardenepura Administrative City. Many of these institutions have already been relocated and in line with this infrastructure, such as roads and transportation should be provided immediately.

“It has been proposed to construct a by-pass road of four kilometres from the Polduwa Junction to Koswatte Junction.

“The proposal had been made by the Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka. The by-pass road is planned to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 250 million,” the minister said. (Chaturanga Pradeep)

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Perera Thursday, 27 October 2016 02:43 AM

The figure 250 million rupees is incorrect for sure. 4kms of overpass for 2m dollars is so cheap.

salindadesilva Thursday, 27 October 2016 03:44 AM

By pass has to be extended from borella to Koswatta.

buni Thursday, 27 October 2016 09:46 AM

not an overpass, it is a bypass. Already part done by Gota

mfz Thursday, 27 October 2016 09:56 AM

It is not a overpass, but a bypass road of 4km costing 250mn.. I guess quite a lot going toward compensation payments. otherwise too expensive

justin de waas Thursday, 27 October 2016 10:07 AM

By pass roads are very essential every busy junction in the island.this is a very good move by the government.we have noticed since many years much needed fly overs to be build in busy junctions like narahenpita. borrella,and divulgus handiya. these junctions are daily getting blocked and motoriest and people are unable to pass soon due to traffic lights system.hope the govt. will pay special attention on this issue will consider public opinion in the near future . best regards.

Arnold Thursday, 27 October 2016 10:42 AM

What happened to the overhead bridge at Rajagiriya??? There was a hive of activity and all of a sudden everyone packed up and left.

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