Govt release details of Rs 38bn Marine Drive extension project from Dehiwela to Panadura

Experts of the University of Moratuwa commissioned by the Ministry of Highways have completed a feasibility study for the construction of the planned extension of the Marine Drive from Station Road in Dehiwela to Panadura, Minister of Highways Johnston Fernando said.

Issuing a statement, the Minister said that the construction work of the extension with a length of 17 km from Dehiwela to Panadura would be commenced immediately.

It has been estimated that the project would cost Rs.38 billion. A sum of Rs. 21 billion has been allocated to be paid as compensation for those who lose their lands and property because of the construction of a new stretch of road on Marine Drive.

The Marine Drive has been identified as the main alternative solution to minimize the traffic congestion on the Colombo-Galle Highway and the project has been completed in six stages, Minister Fernando said.

He said the following stages of the Marine Drive have been completed:

  1. From Ramakrishna Road to Melbourne Avenue
  2. Melbourne Avenue to Glen Arbour Place
  3. Glen Arbour Place to Colpetty Station Road
  4. Ramakrishna Road to Frazer Avenue
  5. Colpetty Station Road to Ranmuthu Hotel
  6. Frazer Avenue to the Dehiwela Station Road
    (NewsWire)

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