RDA closes Kadugannawa tunnelRDA closes Kadugannawa tunnel

The Road Development Authority (RDA) has taken steps to temporarily close the road which goes through the famous Kadugannawa tunnel as cracks have appeared on the surface of the tunnel, Chairman of the RDA, Nihal Sooriyarachchi told the Sunday Observer. “Following several reports we have sent a team to inspect the tunnel. Upon preliminary inspection we have decided to temporarily close the route and rectify the situation,” Sooriyarachchi said.
 
The tunnel will be anchored to ensure that cracks will not continue and also to ensure the safety of the passengers who take the route. 
source : sunday observer