Restoration work on the historic Kabellawatta old stone bridge along the Rambukkana–Mawanella main road has reached its final stage, according to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development.

The Rambukkana–Mawanella road is slated for future development into a dual carriageway in parallel with the Central Expressway project, making the restoration of the bridge a critical requirement. 

Construction work was undertaken during periods when train services were suspended, allowing uninterrupted progress.

Authorities said the original stone bridge has been removed, with plans to construct a replica at an adjacent location to preserve its heritage value.

The project is being carried out with the joint intervention of the Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka Railways Department, and the Department of Archaeology. 

Once completed, the bridge will facilitate both rail and road transport: trains will run over the restored structure, while vehicles will pass underneath.

The MInistry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development said that completion is expected by November 2026. (Newswire)

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The Cabinet has approved the next phase of the Central Expressway, covering the Rambukkana–Galagedara stretch, with full government funding amounting to Rs. 112 billion, Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake said.

According to Minister Rathnayake, the project will be financed entirely by the Government of Sri Lanka without resorting to new loans, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic recovery.

“The ultimate proof of our economic recovery. What was once a distant dream is now a funded reality thanks to the Ministry of Finance’s strategic leadership over the last 18 months,” the minister said in a post on ‘X’.

The Rambukkana–Galagedara section forms a critical part of the Central Expressway project, which aims to strengthen connectivity between Colombo and Kandy. (Newswire)

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One person was reported dead in the tragic accident on the Rambukkana- Mawanella Road last night, where a tree had fallen onto a three-wheeler.

The deceased has been identified as a 38-year-old resident of Mawanella, and the driver of the three-wheeler. 

A tree had fallen onto a three-wheeler last evening, trapping 02 men, a woman, and a young child. 

The Police, together with area residents, rescued the trapped individuals and admitted them to the Mawanella Hospital, after which the driver of the three-wheeler succumbed to injuries. 

According to the Police, the other injured individuals are continuing to receive treatment in the hospital. (Newswire/ Image- Accident1st)

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