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Central Expressway's Rambukkana-Galagedara Stretch Construction Commences
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Central Expressway's Rambukkana-Galagedara Stretch Construction Commences

TLDR
  • President Anura Kumara Dissanayake launched Rambukkana-Galagedara expressway.

  • 18.7km stretch costs Rs. 112.4 billion; Stage I nears completion.

  • Adjacent Pothuhera-Rambukkana section costs Rs. 78 billion.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday (May 29, 2026) officially launched the construction of the Rambukkana-Galagedara section, which forms the second phase of Section 3 of the Central Expressway. This new segment spans 18.7 kilometers and is intended to significantly enhance connectivity between the Central Province and other areas of the country. The Road Development Authority, represented by Director General Anuradha Hettiarachchi, is overseeing the project. Construction on the first phase of Section 3, from Pothuhera to Rambukkana, is currently in progress and is expected to be completed by mid-next year.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 May 29 · 12:01 PM

Construction of the Rambukkana-Galagedara stretch of the Central Expressway, spanning 18.7 kilometres, officially commenced today under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The adjacent Pothuhera-Rambukkana section (Stage I) is slated for completion by mid-next year, with an estimated cost of Rs. 78 billion. The Rambukkana-Galagedara section (Stage II) is projected to cost Rs. 112.4 billion.

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