Section of Cotta Road closed for Kelani Valley railway renovation
Cotta Road near the railway crossing will be closed to traffic from Saturday (06) morning due to renovation work on the Kelani Valley railway line, the Police said.
Sri Lanka Railways Engineering Division informed the Colombo Traffic Division that the closure will remain in effect from 9:30 am on Saturday (06) until 7:30 am on Sunday (07).
Train services on the line will also be suspended during this period.
The Police have requested motorists to use the following alternative routes:
- From Borella Junction towards Ayurvedic Junction (heavy vehicles and dual‑purpose vehicles): Turn right at Tickell Road Junction onto Castle Road, then left onto Parliament Road, and proceed to Ayurvedic Junction.
- From Borella Junction towards Ayurvedic Junction (motorcycles, three‑wheelers, cars): Proceed along Cotta Road to Ruhunukala Mawatha Junction, turn left, continue along Ruhunukala Mawatha, then right at Kuruppu Road Junction to rejoin Cotta Road and reach Ayurvedic Junction.
- From Ayurvedic Junction towards Borella Junction (heavy vehicles and dual‑purpose vehicles): Enter Parliament Road at Ayurvedic Junction, proceed via Model Farm Junction and D.S. Junction, then turn right at D.S. Junction to reach Borella Junction.
- From Ayurvedic Junction towards Borella Junction (motorcycles, three‑wheelers, cars): Proceed along Cotta Road to Rodney Street Junction, turn right, continue via Kuruppu Mawatha and Ruhunukala Mawatha, then rejoin Cotta Road to reach Borella Junction.
The Police said the measures are necessary to facilitate urgent railway renovation work and urged motorists to use the alternative routes to minimize inconvenience. (Newswire)
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