expressway Archives

Seat belt law on expressways enforced from midnight

On: September 18, 2026

The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced that wearing seat belts will become compulsory for all passengers traveling inContinue Reading

Dilith warns of hidden Dollar burden in “domestic funds” expressway plan

On: September 10, 2026

Sarvajana Balaya MP Dilith Jayaweera has cautioned that the government’s announcement to construct three expressways from next year using “domesticContinue Reading

Work on multiple expressways to begin this year – Transport Minister

On: September 9, 2026

Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake announced in Parliament on Tuesday (08) that construction on several new expressway projectsContinue Reading

Seat belt law on expressways to take effect from September 19

On: September 8, 2026

Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake announced in Parliament today (08) that wearing seat belts will become mandatory forContinue Reading

Expressways earn Rs. 124 million over two-day August holidays

On: August 28, 2026

Sri Lanka’s expressways generated more than Rs. 124.5 million in revenue during the two public holidays on August 26 andContinue Reading

Cabinet approves Rs. 1.2bn to procure vehicles, equipment for expressways

On: August 11, 2026

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

On: August 5, 2026

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

On: August 4, 2026

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

On: June 16, 2026

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

On: June 15, 2026

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

On: June 2, 2026

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

On: May 20, 2026

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

On: May 13, 2026

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

On: May 13, 2026

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

On: May 12, 2026

The Cabinet has approved the next phase of the Central Expressway, covering the Rambukkana–Galagedara stretch, with full government funding amountingContinue Reading