Minister instructs action against container driver on expressway
2026-01-09
Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake says the Inspector General of Police has been instructed to take action against the driverContinue Reading
Caught on camera: Container forces bus toward side rail
2026-01-06
A container truck was seen driving dangerously on an expressway, forcing a bus toward the side rail despite the busContinue Reading
Toll collection resumes on Sri Lankan expressways
2025-12-05
Toll charges on all Sri Lankan expressways recommenced yesterday (04 Dec) for all vehicles. Previously, due to adverse weather conditions,Continue Reading
Expressway remains toll-free, public urged to use responsibly
2025-11-30
The Expressway Operation, Maintenance and Management Division has expressed gratitude to the public for using the expressway system responsibly duringContinue Reading
35 yr old woman killed in Southern Expressway accident
2025-09-16
A 35-year-old woman was reported dead after the van she was travelling in had collided with a lorry on theContinue Reading
Spot fines : Warning for speeding motorists using expressways
2025-07-30
The Sri Lanka Police warns motorists not to exceed the speed limit on expressways under the impression that spot finesContinue Reading
Southern Expressway to undergo renovation after 14 years
2025-07-09
The Southern Expressway is set for development for the first time in 14 years, with the first phase covering theContinue Reading
Road safety : Transport Ministry rolls out new seatbelt regulations
2025-07-01
The Ministry of Transport has announced new seatbelt regulations for heavy and light vehicles in a bid to mitigate roadContinue Reading
Card Payment System begins on Expressways from Today
2025-05-21
The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation has announced that, starting today (May 21), toll payments onContinue Reading
Pilot project to test card payments on expressways
2025-04-10
A pilot project for card transactions for travel on expressways will be launched this week, the Ministry of Transport announced.Continue Reading
Watch : Private bus catches fire on Southern Expressway
2025-03-28
A bus has been partially destroyed after catching fire while on the Southern Expressway. According to the Police, the incidentContinue Reading
Police STF deployed on expressway duties
2025-03-11
Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel have been deployed for duty on expressways. According to the Road Development Authority (RDA),Continue Reading
Expressway fraud : Services of 22 cashiers suspended
2024-06-26
The services of 22 cashiers at the Athurugiriya Interchange have been suspended due to financial fraud amounting to millions ofContinue Reading
Festive season : Guidelines issued for those using expressways
2024-04-09
The Ministry of Transport and Highways together with the National Council for Road Safety has issued guidelines for drivers usingContinue Reading
New regulations to be implemented for expressways including Minimum speed
2024-01-30
The Government will shortly introduce new regulations for expressways, including a minimum speed, Minister of Transport Bandula Gunawardena said today. Continue Reading
Govt to resume road renovations under 100,000-kilometre roads programme
2024-01-09
Cabinet approval has been granted for the renovation of optional roads, byways, and rural roads under the 100,000-kilometre roads programme.Continue Reading
Notice for motorists using expressways
2023-12-04
The Highway Traffic Police has issued an advisory to the public using the expressways in the country, concerning the inclementContinue Reading
Security forces reveal amount collected during Expressway strike period
2023-11-23
Over Rs. 8.6 million has been earned in revenue at expressways as of 03.00 p.m. yesterday, by security forces whoContinue Reading
