March 19, Colombo (LNW): Transport and Highways Minister Bandula Gunawardana has announced plans for the expeditious completion of the third phase of the Central Expressway, spanning from Pothuhera to Galagedara, within a two-year timeframe.
Gunawardana outlined that the government aims to finalise the initial phase of construction from Pothuhera to Rambukkana by 2025, with the entire project anticipated to conclude by July 2026.
Upon completion, the Central Expressway will provide enhanced connectivity for the public, facilitating travel from Mirigama to Rambukkana.
These updates were provided during a progress review meeting held at the project office situated in the Lihinigiriya area of Pothuhera.
The third phase of the Central Expressway, covering a distance of 32.45 kilometres, features four interchanges: Pothuhera, Polgahawela, Rambukkana, and Galagedara.
Construction activities for the associated interchanges are presently underway.
