The Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road has reopened to traffic today after an 18-day closure due to damage from Cyclone Ditwah. Authorities warn motorists to drive carefully as some construction work continues and heavy vehicle restrictions remain in place.
The Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road, which was disrupted by landslides during Cyclone Ditwah, has resumed vehicular traffic today (15) after being closed for 18 days. Emergency repairs involved clearing displaced earth and reconstructing sections of the road to ensure safe travel, though the risk of further landslides above the roadway persists.
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has advised drivers to exercise caution while traveling on the route until all restoration work is fully completed. Restrictions on heavy vehicles remain in effect.
The repair project was executed with collaboration from the RDA, the 6th Corps of Engineers Regiment, Nawalapitiya and Ethgala Police Stations, the Pasbage Korale Pradeshiya Sabha, and other local authorities.
Following the reopening, MP Thushari Jayasinghe stated that most roads in the Pasbage Korale area have now been restored. She also mentioned that the Ulapane-Kandy road, still under repair, is expected to reopen within approximately one week.
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