The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the commencement of Stage 1 of Phase 4 of the Central Expressway Project, covering the section from Kurunegala to Galewela.
Approval for Phase 4 of the project, which runs from Kurunegala to Dambulla, was granted at the Cabinet meeting held on March 3, 2026. Following discussions by a special committee on economic management to determine funding arrangements, it was decided to implement the project in two phases.
Stage 1 of Phase 4, covering the 38.5-kilometre stretch from Kurunegala to Galewela, will be financed through Government of Sri Lanka funds.
The Cabinet also endorsed a proposal by the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to carry out procurement in a manner that enables local contractors to participate, ensuring greater domestic involvement in the project. (Newswire)