The flood waters on the Kadawatha to Kokmaduwa stretch of the Southern Expressway has receded and has been cleared for use by motorists, Southern Expressway Deputy Director R.A.D. Kahatapitiya said.

The Kokmaduwa and Welipenna interchanges were flooded last Friday and motorists were asked to use alternative roads.

Meanwhile, the police said the stretch between Kokmaduwa and Godagama would remain closed for a few days more. (Thilanka Kanakarathna)