In preparation for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, the Colombo Police have announced a special traffic plan for the area around Independence Square. The traffic restrictions will be enforced from January 29 to February 2, from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM each day.
The following roads will be affected by the traffic plan:
- Entry from Vijerama Mawatha (Cinnamon Gardens) to Vidya Mawatha will be restricted.
- Entry from Bauddhaloka Mawatha (Cinnamon Gardens) to Maitland Place will be restricted.
- Entry from Bauddhaloka Mawatha (Cinnamon Gardens) to Premakeerthi de Alwis Mawatha will be restricted.
- Entry from Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha (Cinnamon Gardens) to Foundation Institute Road will be restricted.
- Entry from Independence Roundabout (Cinnamon Gardens) to Independence Square will be restricted.
- Entry from Horton Place to Maitland Crescent Junction towards Independence Roundabout will be restricted.
- Entry from R.G. Senanayake Mawatha to Maitland Crescent towards Independence Roundabout will be restricted.
- Entry from Independence Roundabout to Maitland Crescent will be restricted.
Motorists are advised to plan their routes in advance to avoid any disruptions or inconvenience caused by these temporary restrictions.