Polgahawela Flyover to be Opened Today

The 353-meter long Polgahawela flyover constructed at a cost Rs 2.203 billion will facilitate free and uninterrupted traffic along the Polgahawela-Kurunegala road.

The design and the supply of the superstructure of the flyover was by the main contractor, Centunion SA of Spain and the design of substructure, on-site fabrication, installation and erection were subcontracted to a local company along with construction of approach roads and drainage works.

The project was completed with the financial assistance from the Government of Spain and under the supervision of the Road Development Authority.

The flyover constructed near Polgahawela railway station to bypass railway traffic will be declared open today(17) by Minister of Highways Lakshman Kiriella.