Colombo-Kandy road closure: Latest update

The Colombo–Kandy main road at Ganethanna will remain closed until tomorrow afternoon following a landslide in the lower Kadugannawa area this morning (22), Kegalle District Secretary Jagath M. Herath said. He told the media that the road cannot be reopened yet because a large rock remains lodged between concrete blocks at the site, posing a risk of further collapse. Vehicles are being redirected through alternative routes to ensure smooth traffic flow. “We have closed the road from both sides. We are trying to reopen it by Sunday afternoon, but a large rock is still unstable and could fall again. Therefore,…

Read the full article →