16 new prefabricated flyovers in Colombo
COLOMBO: With the successful implementation of the flyover project at
Peliyagoda, the Highways Ministry has decided to construct 16 new
pre-fabricated flyovers in Colombo and suburbs to ease traffic
congestion, Highways Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle said.
The total cost of the project is estimated at pounds 75 million and
will be implemented with British assistance.
Inspecting the construction work at the Peliyagoda flyover,
Fernandopulle said these new flyovers will be constructed apart from the
four already planned to construct in Colombo.
“The construction of these new flyovers will ease heavy traffic
congestion in Colombo”, the Minister added.
The Minister had discussions with British engineers in charge of the
construction of the Peliyagoda flyover, labourers and shop owners living
close to the flyover during his inspection tour.
The first phase of the Peliyagoda flyover is due to be completed on
March 25, possibly adding yet another world record in the construction
industry.
The second phase of the project is due to commence in April with the
intention of completing the construction work by July end, Fernandopulle
said. Apart from the 16 flyover projects the Government has also
embarked on a project to construct 222 bridges countrywide with pounds
50 million financial assistance from the British Government. |