The good governance government has constructed a flyover at Welikada junction in Rajagiriya. This flyover is expected to provide a long-term solution to the heavy traffic congestion in the Rajagiriya area.
Even though construction on the flyover was scheduled to be completed by the end of the year 2018, on directive given by the President, construction was completed 11 months ahead of schedule.
Construction work commenced jointly by both a local and Spanish company in 2016. The project, which costs Rs. 4.7 billion, was financed through a soft loan of Rs. 4.3 billion from the Government of Spain.
The 533-metre-long and 21.4-metre-wide fly-over comprises a total of four lanes, with two lanes going each way.
In parallel with this project, several roads around the Rajagiriya area will be developed and an alternative road towards Narahenpita will be developed while the road towards Buthgamuwa will be developed with a total of three lanes.
The flyover was built using modern technology and in accordance with top engineering standards. It is slated to be added to the country’s roadway history as the first flyover constructed by filling concrete surfaces on metal.
President Maithripala Sirisena will open the Rajagiriya flyover today as part of ceremonies to mark the third anniversary of his election.
