The Cabinet of Ministers has approved two major contracts under the National Highways Widening and Improvement Program to rehabilitate and upgrade key sections of the Colombo–Galle–Hambantota–Wellawaya Road (A002), strengthening connectivity along the southern corridor.
A Rs. 1,207.74 million contract has been awarded to MS RR Construction (Pvt) Ltd to rehabilitate and improve a 13.3‑kilometre stretch between Kamburugamuwa and Dewinuwara.
The contract was awarded following a competitive bidding process in which four submissions were received, with the High‑Level Procurement Committee recommending the substantially responsive lowest bidder.
Separately, a Rs. 818.23 million contract has been awarded to M/s Rathna‑Suhada Joint Venture Civil Engineers & Contractors (Pvt) Ltd to rehabilitate and improve a 12.33‑kilometre stretch between Talalla and Kudawella.
Seven bids were received for this section, with the High‑Level Procurement Committee recommending the lowest responsive bidder.
Both proposals were presented by the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and received Cabinet approval. (Newswire)
