
Steps are being taken to open the Colombo-Katunayake expressway in August this year, Minister of Economic Development, Basil Rajapaksa stated.
The expressway stretches 26 kilometres from Katunayake to Kelaniya while it will cost approximately Rs. 291 million dollars.
The Minister took a tour of the expressway to inspect the current situation on construction that began in 2009.
He stated that the road will be constructed with minimal damage to the surrounding residents and the environment.

















