Sri Lanka’s Highways Ministry to complete Central Expressway by 2024
The Morning: The Highways Ministry has planned to complete the construction of the third phase of the three-phase Colombo-Kandy Central Expressway by 2024, according to the Highways Ministry.
The second phase section of the Colombo-Kandy Expressway from Mirigama to Kurunegala was opened to the public last Saturday (15).
Accordingly, when inquired about the construction of the remaining third and final phase, Highways Ministry Secretary R.W.R. Premasiri told The Morning that the construction of the third phase from Pothuhera to Galagedara is scheduled to be completed by 2024. “There was some delay in commencing the construction work of this phase. However, it will be completed by 2024,” he said.
The second phase of the Central Expressway has five interchanges at Mirigama, Nakalagamuwa, Dambokka, Kurunegala, and Yaggapitiya. The Government spent Rs. 149 billion on the construction, which was entirely done by local engineers and contractors.
OSL take:
Sri Lanka is engaged in an aggressive development programme aimed at taking the country to the next level of development. The country is also positioning itself as an emerging business destination in the South Asian region. The government of Sri Lanka has given priority to building connectivity in a bid the expand economic activities. The country’s development programme has therefore opened many business/investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s infrastructure development sector.
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/26012022/Z_4 |