Cabinet approves Rs. 1.2bn to procure vehicles, equipment for expressways
2026-08-11
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to procure new vehicles and equipment for the operation and maintenance ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to add 132 km to expressway network by 2030
2026-08-05
The Ministry of Transport and Highways announced that by 2030, Sri Lanka’s expressway system will expand by 132 kilometers withContinue Reading
Three-month extension for expressway seat belt rule
2026-08-04
The Government has extended by three months the concessionary period granted to vehicle manufacturers to install seat belts in vehiclesContinue Reading
Grace period ends: Seat belts compulsory on expressways from June 20
2026-06-16
The National Council for Road Safety has announced that the mandatory seat belt regulation will be strictly enforced from JuneContinue Reading
10% discount on ETC tolls on Colombo–Katunayake Expressway; awareness programme held
2026-06-15
The Road Development Authority today organized an awareness programme on the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) service for motorists using theContinue Reading
Rs. 1.1 bn project to restore Colombo–Katunayake Expressway lights approved
2026-06-02
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to rehabilitate and upgrade the road lighting system along the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway, including theContinue Reading
Minister reveals Sri Lanka’s expressway revenue and maintenance costs
2026-05-20
Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake says that the total maintenance cost for Sri Lanka’s expressway network, spanning 312.57Continue Reading
Weather Alert : Southern Expressway entrance at Welipenna temporarily closed for light vehicles
2026-05-13
The entrance towards Colombo at the Welipenna interchange of the Southern Expressway has been temporarily closed for light vehicles, theContinue Reading
Adverse Weather : Special notice to drivers travelling on the expressway
2026-05-13
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has called on motorists to pay close attention to cautionary messages displayed on electronic boardsContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 112 Bn Central Expressway phase without new loans
2026-05-12
The Cabinet has approved the next phase of the Central Expressway, covering the Rambukkana–Galagedara stretch, with full government funding amountingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s expressways earn Rs. 441 Mn during New Year season
2026-04-20
The Road Development Authority (RDA) reports that Sri Lanka’s expressways generated more than Rs. 441 million in revenue during theContinue Reading
Rs. 163 million expressway revenue in three days
2026-04-14
Sri Lanka’s expressway network generated over Rs. 163 million in revenue between April 10 and April 12, according to theContinue Reading
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