Cabinet approves by-pass over Battaramulla

26 October 2016 08:27 pm

A proposal, which had been made for the construction of by-pass road from the Polduwa junction, Battaramulla to the Udumulla Junction via Suhurupaya was approved by the Cabinet, Cabinet Co-Spokesman Gayantha Karunathilake today said.

“The government's policy is to relocate all government institutions to Battaramulla, within the Sri Jayewardenepura Administrative City. Many of these institutions have already been relocated and in line with this infrastructure, such as roads and transportation should be provided immediately.

“It has been proposed to construct a by-pass road of four kilometres from the Polduwa Junction to Koswatte Junction.

“The proposal had been made by the Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka. The by-pass road is planned to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 250 million,” the minister said. (Chaturanga Pradeep)

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