Public celebrations to mark Southern Expressway launch

Irangika RANGE

The government will provide a rare opportunity for the people to visit and enjoy the marvels of modern road construction on the Southern Expressway on November 19 and 20.

Southern expressway ready for commissioning

The public can walk freely on the Southern highway and participate in several sports competitions which will be conducted at all interchanges of Kottawa, Kahathuduwa, Galanigama, Dodangoda, Welipenna, Kurudugahahethakama, Baddegama and Pinnaduwa during two days from 2pm to 8pm.

Ports and Highways Deputy Minister Nirmala Kothalawala said this opportunity for the people to freely walk along the Southern expressway will be only opened for vehicular transport after November 27.

The deputy minister invites the public to visit the Southern expressway and participate in sports competitions to be conducted on Kottawa, Kahathuduwa, Galanigama, Dodangoda on November 19 and Welipenna, Kurudugahahethakma, Baddegama and Pinnaduwa on November 20.

Several sports activities including road races, cycle race, volleyball, art competitions for children and several other sports competitions will be held with the participation of disabled soldiers of the Rana Viru Seva Authority during the two days. In addition a colourful fireworks display will also be held on each night.

Winners of all competitions will receive prizes from the Road Development Authority, he further said. Meanwhile, pirith chanting ceremonies will be held at all interchanges of the Southern highway on November 18.