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| The longest bridge at Upparu |
Five bridges built over five tributaries of the Mahaweli Ganga on the Trincomalee-Batticaloa A 15 Highway were declared open on Wednesday by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa.
These bridges were constructed at a cost of Rs. 995 million and eliminate the need to use the ferry transport system that existed for so long.
The longest of the five bridges is 315 metres, the second 245 metres, the third is 175 metres and the fourth and fifth 105 metres and 85 metres respectively.
The road between Trincomalee and Batticaloa which now joins the main national highway network is 138 km long taking about two and a half hours for the journey.
Highways Deputy Minister Nirmala Kothalawala, Deputy Minister S. Punchinilame and French ambassador Ms. Christine Robichon were also present on the occasion. |
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