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The Government has decided to extend the northern expressway up to Trincomalee via Dambulla and Habarana, Highways Minister Lakshman Kiriella said yesterday.

He said Cabinet approval had been obtained for three key highway projects including the central expressway and the Colombo-Ratnapura highway.

He said the northern expressway would branch off from the central expressway.

“It will be developed by a Chinese company up to Habarana. We intend extending it up to Trincomalee,” he said.

The Government is also reportedly planning to develop Trincomalee which is strategically located.(Kelum Bandara)


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  • waco Saturday, 10 September 2016 12:03 PM

    Very good NEWS Mr. Minister.

    Lokka Saturday, 10 September 2016 12:31 PM

    Do something about the Colombo roads So much traffic we move a meter every 5 min via DM Android App

    Manura Saturday, 10 September 2016 12:53 PM

    Only dreams, nothing more.

    M.M.M.Izzeth Saturday, 10 September 2016 12:54 PM

    Good news for next generation. not for us

    Thilak Saturday, 10 September 2016 12:59 PM

    How many consultants will hire for that stretch? 250?

    dana Saturday, 10 September 2016 01:55 PM

    only talks not work via DM Android App

    Joe Saturday, 10 September 2016 02:12 PM

    Youve being talking for the last 2 years and nothing done so far via DM Android App

    Bandu Rathnayake Saturday, 10 September 2016 02:36 PM

    Very good. Now we need MR back in power to actually implement this :) All talks absolutely no work

    Tony Saturday, 10 September 2016 02:52 PM

    And more money ☺

    Bindu Ratnayake Sunday, 11 September 2016 04:24 PM

    Very good. Fortunately, MR us not in power to steal the funds.

    Ravichandran Sunday, 11 September 2016 06:55 PM

    Yes indeed. MR for speedy decission and Gota for implementation. YPs gutless fellow

    SM Monday, 12 September 2016 09:23 AM

    Finally! A highway that'll benefit more than just he Rajapakse family!


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