The main objective of this project is to facilitate the daily activities of the rural people, improve their livelihoods and promote the tourism industry.
This programme is implemented jointly by the Ministry of Highways, the State Ministry of Rural Roads and Other Infrastructure, the Road Development Authority and the State Development and Construction Corporation.
Minister Fernando said that the project is being implemented after listening to the demands of the people as those in rural areas are facing many difficulties due to the dilapidated condition of many bridges.
He further said that this will enable the government to provide necessary support to strengthen the economy through infrastructure development.
Flyovers and underground passages to ease traffic congestion
Meanwhile, the government has decided to build flyovers and underground passageways for pedestrians and overhead pedestrian bridges and alternative and bypass roads in the places with heaviest traffic reported in Colombo and suburbs.
“The decision has been taken as a solution to ease traffic congestion in Colombo and suburban areas,” Highways Minister Johnston Fernando said, adding that funds for this purpose has already been allocated from the 2021 Budget.
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