The proposal on the completion of the remaining work on the Kohuwala flyover in Colombo and the resumption of the construction of the Getambe flyover in the Central Province has received a Cabinet nod.
The Kohuwala and Getambe flyovers were implemented under the framework agreements for financial cooperation signed by Sri Lanka with the Hungarian government.
After the termination of the provision of funds by the Hungarian Exim Bank due to the economic crisis that prevailed in the country at that time, the construction of the Kohuwala flyover was completed with the funds of the contractors and opened for vehicular traffic.
However, pedestrians have been encountering difficulties as the ground-level roads have not been completed, while at the same time, the construction of the Getambe flyover has remained at a standstill as well.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Transport and Highways to complete the construction of ground-level roads using local funds through the current contractor and to resume the construction of the Getambe flyover. (Newswire)
