More roads in Colombo closed as protests kick off

More roads in Colombo closed as protests kick off

February 8, 2023   12:52 pm

One lane of Olcott Mawatha in Fort has been closed for traffic owing to a protest march by several trade unions.

Accordingly, the lane in front of the Fort Railway Station was closed for traffic.

Earlier, Police closed the Lotus Road in Colombo Fort due to protests staged by the Inland Revenue Department and Government Executives.

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