December 15, Colombo (LNW): The main Nawalapitiya-Kandy roadway, closed for 18 days due to damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, has been reopened to traffic today (15).
Authorities cleared large earth deposits caused by a landslide and carried out temporary reconstruction to make the route safe for vehicles while plans for a permanent solution are finalised. Officials have warned that the area above the road remains susceptible to further landslides.
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has urged drivers to exercise caution and adhere to speed restrictions, particularly as certain limitations on heavy vehicle movement are still in effect.
The repair operation involved close coordination between the RDA, the 6th Corps of Engineers Regiment, local police from Nawalapitiya and Ethgala, the Pasbage Korale Pradeshiya Sabha, and other local stakeholders.
Speaking to reporters, MP Thushari Jayasinghe confirmed that most of the damaged roads in the Pasbage Korale area have now been restored. She also noted that work on the Ulapane-Kandy road is ongoing, with an expected reopening within the next week.
