By Newswire Editorial
The Colombo–Kandy main road, which was temporarily closed in the Kadugannawa area due to the risk of landslides and falling rocks, has been reopened for vehicular traffic from 6.00 a.m. today (11).
According to the Police, the road was temporarily closed last night near Dawson Tower in the Kadugannawa Police Division and Ganethenna Junction in the Mawanella Police Division due to falling rocks, earth slips and the risk of landslides caused by heavy rainfall.
Meanwhile, Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatta said a decision has been taken to keep one lane of the Kadugannawa–Ganethenna section of the Colombo–Kandy road open for traffic.
He said the decision was made following on-site inspections to assess the risk of falling rocks and earth slips along the road.
The District Secretary further said the road would be closed during nighttime if rainfall continues, considering the prevailing safety risks.
Motorists have also been advised to use alternative routes as much as possible to avoid potential dangers along the affected section. (Newswire/ Image- Accident1st)