Stagnating garbage and narrow over-bridges

The drainage system built under the section of Katunayake-Colombo Expressway at Hunupitiya, Wattala had been left without being maintained for years.

“Garbage is seen stagnating in drains emitting a pungent stench and garbage was also seen mounting up under the highway without being cleared,” residents said.

Meanwhile, they complained that the flyover-bridge built near the Hunupitiya Railway Station for the convenience of the vehicular movement was too narrow.

“Though it is a useful facility for the people, drivers have to wait at each end till incoming traffic is cleared. Since two vehicles from opposing directions cannot use the overbridge at the same time, one individual has volunteered to take up the task of controlling the traffic using a whistle,” a motorist said.

Residents requested authorities to widen the flyover-bridge so that two vehicles could pass without any difficulties.