TO BE NAMED VEN. MADULUWAWE SOBITHA THERA FLYOVER

The Rajagiriya flyover was inaugurated by President Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and it is expected to ease the traffic congestion that severely inconvenienced the pedestrians and motorists.

The flyover was earlier expected to be opened at the end of this year but the President had instructed the contractor to finish the job as early as possible to prevent hardship to road users. “This is another development project expedited by the yahapalana government for the benefit of the people. The people of this country gave me a mandate to end corruption, thuggery, state-sponsored violence, the suppression of the media and the judiciary and restore democracy. We not only fulfilled our pledges but reinstated the dignity, self respect and credibility among the global community,” the President said.

The flyover was constructed jointly by a local and Spanish company at an estimated cost

The flyover was constructed jointly by a local and Spanish company at an estimated cost of Rs.4.7 billion with Rs.4.3 granted by Spain as a soft loan

of Rs.4.7 billion with Rs.4.3 granted by Spain as a soft loan. The 533-metre long and 214metre wide fly over comprises four lanes and was built using modern technology and based on top engineering standards. It is the first flyover constructed with a concrete surface on metal. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the gathering while Ministers Champika Ranawaka, Mahinda Amaraweera, Lakshman Kiriella, Vajira Abeygunawardana, State Minister Dilan Perera and Deputy Minister Harsha De Silva were present at the opening ceremony.

“This flyover can be considered as one of the most significant road development projects implemented by the present government under the leadership of President Maithripala Sirisena. It will benefit the country and can be considered an important milestone in the process of strengthening the economy,” the presidential media division said.