Damaged road causes severe hardship to Udakanda residents in Balangoda Town area

Sections of the Karawketiya, Udakanda road leading to Balangoda town which is in an appalling state.

Residents of the Karawketiya, Udakanda areas are facing hardship due to the dilapidated state of road running from Karawketiya, Udakanda to Balangoda town. The road is badly damaged due to neglect of maintenance for years. No renovation has taken place for many years. As such, all drivers are compelled to go through a bumpy uncomfortable journey.

This road which runs towards Balangoda Town is dotted with pot holes and resembles a cart track or foot path. Residents pointed out that ruts and potholes on the road have become death traps. A number of vehicles, including light vehicles, lorries transporting tea leaves and vans transporting school children use this road daily. Many three wheel drivers on this road have suspended their services to avoid damage to vehicles.

Residents travel on this road on a daily basis to purchase goods and for business purposes.

People face a lot of difficulties during emergency situations, especially when having to take patients to the hospital due to due to the poor condition of this road.

Around 200 families affected by the dilapidated state of the road have been requesting the Balangoda Urban Council for years to bring relief to them. But, all requests have fallen on deaf years.

They request that urgent measures be taken to remedy the problem.