Construction of Central Expressway in Gampaha paused

June 13, 2021 07:17 pm

The construction work on the Central Expressway in the Gampaha District will be temporarily suspended, said Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga.

The work will be suspended until a final decision is reached after reviewing the construction plan, he said.

A number of areas in the Gampaha District have been inundated due to the recent heavy rains and there have been allegations from various parties that such a situation has arisen due to the construction of the Central Expressway.

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