Southern Expressway extension to be commissioned in November

Thursday, 4 July 2019 03:08 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Cabinet approval to be sought next week for funds to recommence work on first section

By P. D.de Silva

The extension of the Southern Expressway will be operational by end of November, Road Development Authority (RDA) Chairman Nihal Sooriarachchi said yesterday. The RDA Chairman told reporters this week that the 96 km stretch costing Rs. 255.2 billion and funded by the Exim Bank of China and the Government of Sri Lanka will be opened by the end of November.

The project was constructed in four sections:

Section 1: Matara to Beliatta – 30km – Rs. 113.5 billion

Section 2: Beliatta to Wetiya – 26 km –Rs. 55.2 billion

Section 3: Wetiya to Andarawewa–15 km– Rs. 31.5 billion

Section 4: Mattala - Hambantota via Andarawewa–25 km – Rs. 56 billion

There will be interchanges after Godagama at Aparekka, Beliatta, Kasagala, Angunakolapelessa, Wetiya, Sooriyawewa, Mattala and Hambantota.

On being asked about the work stoppage on the first section by the contractor AVIC international on 2July due to non-settlement of invoices, the Chairman said that Cabinet approval would be sought on 9 Julyto release funds for the project. He said the firm had agreed to continue work.

Discover Kapruka, the leading online shopping platform in Sri Lanka, where you can conveniently send Gifts and Flowers to your loved ones for any event including Valentine ’s Day. Explore a wide range of popular Shopping Categories on Kapruka, including Toys, Groceries, Electronics, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Flower Bouquets, Clothing, Watches, Lingerie, Gift Sets and Jewellery. Also if you’re interested in selling with Kapruka, Partner Central by Kapruka is the best solution to start with. Moreover, through Kapruka Global Shop, you can also enjoy the convenience of purchasing products from renowned platforms like Amazon and eBay and have them delivered to Sri Lanka.