Pipeline burst: Traffic flow diverted on Colombo-Avissawella Road

Traffic congestion emerged on the Colombo-Avissawella low level road this evening due to a burst in the main water pipeline running from Labugama to Colombo.

Police have advised motorists and people to use alternative routes due to the situation on the Colombo-Avissawella low level road.

Vehicles travelling towards Hanwella were advised to turn right from Wele Handiya and then use the Kaduwela- Homagama Road till the Vanduramulla Junction to enter the Colombo –Hanwella main road.

Vehicles travelling from Avissawella towards Colombo were also advised to take the above route.