No disruption to construction projects in Sri Lanka despite Middle East conflict, says Minister
Daily Mirror: Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake has said that there is no interruption to ongoing construction projects in the country despite the prevailing conflict in the Middle East.
In a video shared on his official Facebook page, the Minister highlighted that key infrastructure developments are continuing without delay, including the construction of the third phase of the Central Expressway.
He said that work on the third phase, which covers the stretch from Pothuhera to Rambukkana and extends up to Galagedara, is currently underway at a steady pace.
According to the Minister, around 75 percent of the construction work on the Central Expressway section between Pothuhera and Rambukkana had been completed by March this year.
He further reiterated that all major development projects remain on track, with efforts continuing to ensure timely completion despite external global challenges.
OSL take:
Sri Lanka’s development agenda continues to move forward steadily, with major infrastructure projects progressing despite external global challenges as highlighted by Minister Rathnayake. Ongoing work on key initiatives such as the Central Expressway reflects the government’s commitment to improving connectivity, strengthening logistics networks, and supporting long-term economic growth. This sustained momentum has reinforced investor confidence while positioning Sri Lanka as an emerging hub for business/investment opportunities in the region. Large-scale infrastructure development is creating opportunities across construction, engineering, transport, and related services, while also enhancing the overall ease of doing business. Given the country’s continued progress, it has attracted the support of multilateral financial institutions, which have pledged funding for Sri Lanka’s development programme. This backing not only strengthens project implementation but also signals international confidence in the country’s economic recovery and policy direction. Therefore, the expansion of infrastructure and supplementary infrastructure development amidst growing financial support, Sri Lanka offers a widening range of business/investment opportunities for foreign businesses/investors on the lookout for such.
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/20260422/Z_4 |