By: Isuru Parakrama
November 03, Colombo (LNW): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government is actively working to expedite the completion of the Central Expressway, seeking Japan’s support to finalise the project.
The President disclosed these plans during an election rally in Kandy yesterday (02), highlighting the significance of this long-awaited expressway in enhancing national connectivity.
The government recently engaged in discussions with the Japanese Ambassador to secure financial and technical assistance for the expressway, which has faced delays over the years.
President Dissanayake affirmed that Japan’s support is expected to play a pivotal role in seeing the project to completion.
Beyond the expressway, the President emphasised the government’s commitment to alleviating Kandy’s traffic congestion, a persistent issue affecting daily life and local businesses.
In a recent review meeting, the government evaluated the current status of numerous halted projects aimed at modernising Kandy’s infrastructure, pledging to revive them swiftly.
Amongst the projects that have stalled are the construction of the Good Shed Bus Stand and planned bus terminals in key locations including Katugastota, Peradeniya, and Tennakumbura.
These hubs are considered essential for easing traffic flow and improving the daily commute within the region.
“We are determined to secure the required funding and resume these vital projects as soon as possible,” President Dissanayake assured, indicating that infrastructure development remains a top priority for his administration.
As these initiatives are critical to Kandy’s urban development, the President expressed confidence in the government’s ability to revitalise these projects, promising that they will receive focused attention and support.
