PM instructs to expedite road rehabilitation

Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka instructed Highway Ministry officials to complete the rehabilitation of the Colombo-Horana road in two weeks, at a discussion held at the Prime Minister's Office in Colombo on Tuesday. At the discussion, the officials explained the reasons behind the delay in the reconstruction of the road. The Prime Minister stressed that immediate steps should be taken to expedite the matter in the interest of the people.

He instructed them to complete the work before December 30.

Road Development Authority acting Chairman Ranjith Premasiri said he would take immediate steps to complete the task at a cost of Rs 275 million within the next two weeks. Highways Ministry Secretary Wasantha Karannagoda is also present at the discussion.