New Kelani Bridge: Traffic restriction from Wednesday

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The traffic exit from Colombo-Katunayake Expressway (E03) to Colombo-Kandy Road at new Kelani Bridge towards Kelaniya and Wattala would be closed from Wednesday (10) due to the commencement of construction of the proposed new bridge, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said.

It said motorists going towards Colombo can use Colombo-Katunayake expressway as usual.

However, motorists coming from Colombo-Katunayake Expressway and going towards Kelaniya and Wattala by using exit ramp at new Kelani bridge are advised to use the alternative routes.

Motorists coming from Colombo- Katunayake expressway towards Kelaniya and Peliyagoda can use Peliyagogda Interchange to enter Colombo-Kandy (A1) Road.

Motorists coming from Colombo- Katunayake expressway towards Wattala and Peliyagoda can use Peliyagogda Interchange to enter Colombo-Negombo (A3) Road.

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Mark Wednesday, 10 January 2018 10:16 AM

Was this one also Planned by MR like some pohottuwas claim?

cloud Wednesday, 10 January 2018 11:56 AM

It was! check http://mfa.gov.lk/index.php/en/news-from-other-media/5667-building-new-six-lane-kelani-bridge-to-take-off-in-2016

Prasanna Thursday, 11 January 2018 09:52 AM

In that case Katunayake Highway was executed by UNP, Southern Highway, Kerawala Pitiya, Norochcholey, Nelum Pokuna all by Chandrika.

Prasanna Wednesday, 10 January 2018 11:43 AM

Need of the hour. Good decision. These are true developments as per real needs, unlike Hambantota Convention Hall, Cricket Grounds, Air port and Nelum Kuluna etc.

Sahan Wednesday, 10 January 2018 12:08 PM

Planned and initiated by MR government in 2014 http://mfa.gov.lk/index.php/en/news-from-other-media/5667-building-new-six-lane-kelani-bridge-to-take-off-in-2016

rajiv Wednesday, 10 January 2018 11:49 AM

So MR might claim to have planned this too during his era once it is completed.

Cloud Wednesday, 10 January 2018 11:57 AM

It was, http://mfa.gov.lk/index.php/en/news-from-other-media/5667-building-new-six-lane-kelani-bridge-to-take-off-in-2016

Sahan Wednesday, 10 January 2018 11:55 AM

Of course this is planned, initiated and funded by previous government.Mr. Mark please go to website of RDA and read.Here's the JICA newsletter from 2014 that explains the project https://www.jica.go.jp/srilanka/english/office/others/c8h0vm00006fz16a-att/newsletter_2014_01_03.pdf

Sena Wednesday, 10 January 2018 02:00 PM

Katunayake expressway - 2001http://www.island.lk/2001/11/22/news03.htmlhttp://www.island.lk/2003/07/19/opinio06.html

Concerned Wednesday, 10 January 2018 03:43 PM

MR would be worried this time, will not be able to pocket have the major share

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