Hotline opened for motorists to obtain information on alternative roads in lieu of Jana-Mahimaya rally; see traffic plan in place

A special traffic plan is in place in lieu of the Jana-Mahimaya rally organized in support of the government. The Police have opened a hotline (0112 433333) for motorists who wish to obtain more information on the alternative roads in lieu of this rally today.

The traffic plan is as follows

 In the vicinity of Parliament, Diyatha Uyana, Polduwa roundabout will be closed for motorists from 12 noon today.Motorists from Malabe, Athurgiriya, Battaramulla as well as those from Pannipitya, Hokandara who are travelling to Colombo and from Colombo will be affected by the road closure and are requested to use alternative routes.

Motorists along Kaduwela, Athurgiriya, Malabe, Battaramulla going to Colombo tomorrow after 12 noon are advised to turn left from Koswatta Junction or Battaramulla junction, towards the junction near the flyover, from there to head to Sri Lanka - Japan Friendship road, Kimbulawala junction, Pitta Kotte Junction, Nawala road.

From Nawala Junction they can turn to Narehenpita. In addition to this route, those on the Pannipitiya, Thalawathugoda, Battaramulla can turn from Thalawathugod Junction and Kimbulawa junction, Pita Kotte junction, Nawala road, towards Welikada or from Nawala where they can proceed to Narehenpita.

Motorists from Athurugiriya, Kaduwela can also use the Ayurveda roundabout, towards Butgamuwa road. From there they can go to Ambagaha Junction towards the road adjoining the Thalangama Police and proceed towards Koswatta. They can also use low level road towards Kaduwela.