The Ministry of Transport and Highways announced that by 2030, Sri Lanka’s expressway system will expand by 132 kilometers with the completion of four major projects.
Currently under construction are the Kadawatha–Meerigama section (37 km) of the Central Expressway’s first phase and the Pothuhera–Galagedara section (33 km) of its third phase.
According to the Ministry, before the end of 2026, work is scheduled to begin on the Kurunegala–Dambulla Expressway Project, starting with the Kurunegala–Galewela section (38 km).
The project, estimated at Rs. 233 billion, will be launched under a transparent tender process divided into 12 packages, with rapid development carried out by local construction companies.
In addition, the Ruwanpura Expressway Project, covering 24 km, is also planned to commence this year.
The ministry has highlighted that a key feature of these projects is the use of domestic government funds for construction, the first time Sri Lanka has financed expressway development entirely from local resources. (Newswire)