Marine Drive extension project nearing completion: Highways Minister

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The Marine Drive extension project from Wellawatte to Dehiwala is nearing completion and it will be open for traffic later this year, Minister of Highways Johnston Fernando said yesterday.

“The construction of the two sections from Kollupitiya to Steuart Place Wellawatte and to Dehiwala has reached their final stages,” the Minister said. Addressing a progressive review meeting on Monday with engineers and the Project Director at the ministry auditorium, the minister said that Rs. 220 million has been spent on the 600 metre section of the four-lane road from Kollupitiya to Steuart Place and Rs. 420 million on the 1.2 km section of the four-lane road from Wellawatte to Dehiwala

Railway Station.“the entire stretch covers 7.8 km from Steuart Place to Dehiwala via Kollupitiya, Bambalapitiya and Mount Lavinia. Mudilla plants have been planted on both sides of the marine drive with the assistance of the NDB Bank. Infrastructure development including the construction of pavements on both sides of the road, road signs, drainage system, parking facilities and replacement of street lights have also been completed,“the Minister said. (YOHAN PERERA)

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Ethanol king Tuesday, 17 August 2021 07:02 AM

So very foolish to think about highways when you should be concerned about the numbers that are dying. Why not focus on punishment for those who destroyed the kings palace in kurunegala better than the highways

Lion Tuesday, 17 August 2021 09:40 AM

This is good for develops of the country. We must thank the honorable minister for completing the work and preparing the nation for the future.

Nadarajah Tuesday, 17 August 2021 09:49 AM

Minister, remove all the guest houses which are an eyesore and those not permitting access to the beach eg Baraccuda

Kelin Paara. Tuesday, 17 August 2021 09:50 AM

Amidts 'highway' robbery!!!

Elubakka Tuesday, 17 August 2021 09:55 AM

Well done Johnny Walker. How many millions in the pocket?

Dream life Tuesday, 17 August 2021 10:28 AM

How about a over head bridge to reach Borella Kanatha for people in Colombo city

Dee Wednesday, 18 August 2021 08:00 AM

The excess funds in the treasury at good use! Well done!

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