Stretch connecting Kadawatha, Central Expressway to commence in August: Bimal

By Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera

The construction work of the stretch connecting Kadawatha and the Central Expressway will commence in August this year, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament yesterday. He said tenders have already been called for in this regard.  

The Minister said steps will be taken to initiate the construction work of the main section of the Central Expressway which will also commence in the near future by the Chinse contractor or a local contractor.  

He said discussions are underway with the Chinese firm regarding the construction work of the expressway.