UPDATE: The entry road to Galle Face has been closed for traffic from Lotus Roundabout due to a protest by a group of people affected by the Salawa armoury explosions.
Severe traffic congestion was reported along Lotus Road in Colombo Fort due to the protest march, Ada Derana reporter said.
The demonstration was organised by residents of the Salawa area who claim delays in the payment of compensation for their properties damaged by the fire at the ammunition depot in the area.
The road has been blocked for traffic while motorists are advised to use alternate routes, police said.
About 200 people demonstrated in front of the Fort railway station on Thursday, calling for swift measures to pay compensation.
The explosion at the Salawa army camp in June killed one soldier. Eight others, including seven civilians, were injured. The explosions sent shrapnel and munitions flying into the surrounding area, damaging 2,031 houses.
