Construction of new Expressway from New Kelani bridge to Athurugiriya and 5 flyovers begin
Posted by Editor on June 7, 2021 - 12:03 pm
Construction work of the elevated expressway from the new Kelani Bridge to Athurugiriya and five flyovers in Colombo and Kandy officially inaugurated this morning (07) by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.
The upcoming expressway is reported to have four lanes.
The inauguration ceremony was held this morning at Temple Trees, with the participation of Ministers, Parliamentarians and state officials.
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Well done. Keep to the plan, if SL ever going to succeed and stand up on its feet instead of going around the world with the begging bowl.
Infra-structure development is a pre-requisite to economic development in any country. It is massive and the responsiblity of the government. Some economic pundits talk on (direct) return on these investments. It is invisible. All should support these development activities. Talking always on giving out doles is a vote catching gimmick and creating dependency syndrome among people.