Construction of the Kurunegala-Galewela section of the Central Expressway is expected to begin before the end of 2026, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena said.
The project forms the first phase of Section 4 of the Central Expressway (CEP 4), which will eventually extend from Kurunegala to Dambulla.
A special meeting chaired by the deputy minister was held on Oct. 15 to discuss land acquisition procedures that must be completed before construction begins.
The meeting focused on expediting the necessary land acquisition process and coordinating activities among relevant government institutions.
Members of Parliament Sunil Biyanwila, Sujeewa Dissanayake and M.K.M. Aslam attended the discussion, along with representatives of local authorities from Rideegama, Ibbagamuwa, Galewela and Dambulla.
Officials from the Road Development Authority, Ministry of Lands, Survey Department, Valuation Department, Department of Archaeology and Forest Conservation Department also participated.
The government aims to accelerate preparations to enable construction of the first phase to begin within 2026. (Newswire)
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