Heavy traffic in Colombo Fort due to protests

2 February 2017 02:18 pm

Heavy traffic has been reported in Colombo Fort because of two separate protests staged by port employees and disabled soldiers, Police said.

They said Ceramic Junction and Bank Street have been temporarily closed because the protestors have blocked the roads.

Meanwhile, Galle Road has been closed because of Independent Day rehearsals.

Motorists are advised to use alternate routes to avoid the traffic congestion.