Priority bus lanes from Aug. 15

Priority bus lanes will be in force in several areas of Colombo and its suburbs from August 15, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Champika Ranawaka said today.

He pointed out that a trial run of the priorty bus lane was implemented from Rajagiriya Junction to Ayurveda Junction several months ago and the Ministry expects to introduce priority lanes for buses in Colombo utilizing experiences gained from that trial run.  

Accordingly, priority bus lanes will be implemented as follows: August 15 - From Cross Junction in Moratuwa to Katubedda and from Savoy Cinema to Bambalapitiya Junction; August 22 - From Katubedda Junction to Maliban Junction and from Bambalapitiya Junction to Piththala Junction; August 28 - From Polduwa Junction in Battaramulla (Diyatha Uyana) to Ayurveda Junction and from Tower Hall Junction to Thummulla Junction; September 5 - Maradana Technical Junction to Slave Island; September 12  - Slave Island to Pettah; November 30 - Borella to Maradana. 

School and office transport services will also be incorporated into the project and the next step will be decided depending on the effectiveness of the initiative, the Minister further said. 

    

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