Sri Lanka Police have announced that traffic restrictions will be imposed in the Boralesgamuwa Police Division during the Bellanwila Esala Maha Perahera, with alternative routes designated to ease congestion.
The Pawada Perahera will take place on August 13 from 7:00 am to 10:00 am, restricting traffic along the 119 Maharagama–Dehiwala bus route between Boralesgamuwa Junction and Bellanthara Junction.
Vehicles from Maharagama and Piliyandala towards Dehiwala may use Pepiliyana Junction and Nedimala, while those from Werahera towards Galle Road can divert via Gangaramaya Road.
The Ranseevali Perahera is scheduled for August 14 at 8:00 pm, concluding at 2:00 am on August 15.
Traffic along the 119 bus route will be restricted as the procession moves through Bellanthara Junction, Somaratne Mawatha, and Vihara Mawatha. Light vehicles may divert via Route 117, while heavy vehicles have alternative routes through Papiliyana and Piliyandala Junctions.
The Randoli Maha Perahera will commence at 8:00 pm on August 15 and end at 4:00 am on August 16.
Restrictions will apply at Boralesgamuwa, Bellanthara, and Nedimala Junctions, as well as Route 117 between Attidiya Police Training College Junction and Papiliyana Junction.
Vehicles from Maharagama and Piliyandala towards Dehiwala may use Kohuwala–Kalubowila Road, while those from Mount Lavinia and Ratmalana towards Maharagama can divert via Attidiya Bakery Junction and Dehiwala.
Heavy vehicles from Horana, Piliyandala, Kesbewa, and Maharagama towards Galle Road are advised to use Kohuwala–Kalubowila Road, while Colombo‑bound heavy vehicles should divert via Piliyandala Junction and Katubedda Road.
The Police have urged the public to cooperate with these traffic arrangements. (Newswire)