The section of the Mahaoya -Aralaganwila road running through the Maduru Oya National Park, specifically from Panijja Oya to Kandegama will be closed daily from 6PM. to 6AM effective November 20.
Authorities announced the nighttime restriction following observations that vehicles traveling through the national park after dark have led to a sharp increase in accidents and fatalities among wildlife crossing the road.
To safeguard the park’s animals, the public has been strongly urged to utilize alternative routes during the closure hours. (Newswire)
