Priority Lane project from B'mulla to Fort- Champika

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The Priority Lane pilot project might be implemented from Battaramulla to Fort, the Minister of Megapolis and Western Development said.

The pilot project carried out in Rajagiriya allocates a lane for passenger buses as a solution to the heavy traffic congestion in the area. The trial will be conducted for a period of one week and will conclude on March 19.

Implemented at the Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte Municipal Council area from the Ayurvedic Junction, Rajagiriya, the plan was not effective on the first day of implementation. However, officials said the traffic condition in the area had vastly improved since, as motorists are now aware of the regulation and are following instructions set out by the authorities.

Speaking to the media, Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said they faced practical issues on the first two days but were able to launch the project on its third day with minor tweaks. (Thilanka Kanakarathna)

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Mahila Thursday, 16 March 2017 12:44 AM

Very good outcome. The driver discipline is very important for road travel to be efficient and safe. Hope this is slowly and consistently implemented in all the main trunk roads in the greater Colombo area within the next 6 months even with some minor structural road changes. This is far better than billion rupees investment in flyovers and getting into more debt and increasing taxes. Thanks to Professor Kumarage and Champika Megapolis minister.

yahya Thursday, 16 March 2017 08:34 AM

Need to implement to 130 route from kottawa onward for peak hours.

D.E.M.M.O.Crazy Thursday, 16 March 2017 08:50 AM

Discipline the private bus and three wheel drivers then the congestion could be reduced by 50%.

Sunil Thursday, 16 March 2017 09:06 AM

The previous government built roads and expressways. The current government is busy marking the lanes. This is what the MS government has done for the last two years so far.

Desmond Jeromme Thursday, 16 March 2017 10:11 AM

This is the right thing to do initially.

Honda Hitha Ranil Thursday, 16 March 2017 10:14 AM

Worst part is three wheelers

One Shot Ranjan Thursday, 16 March 2017 10:16 AM

For a small country like us - express ways with huge loans commissions to MR's family is totally not accepted.

R.Patrick Rode Thursday, 16 March 2017 02:15 PM

Would it be possible to include 3 Wheelers too into the Bus Lane ? The overhead video in the article shows the lane rather lonely.

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Priority Lane project from B'mulla to Fort- Champika

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