Sri Lanka Police have announced that the road where the fatal accident occurred at Kurugoda Junction, near the 7th Milepost in Akurana, will be temporarily closed for several hours.
The closure is necessary to facilitate the recovery and removal of the prime mover and trailer involved in the fatal accident.
Accordingly, Kandy–Jaffna (A-09) Road at Kurugoda, near the 7th Mile Post, within the Alawathugoda Police Division, will be temporarily closed for three hours today (Oct. 21) from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon.
Accordingly, motorists and members of the public are requested to use the following alternative routes during the closure.
Alternative Routes:
1. Vehicles travelling from Kandy towards Matale:
Motorists may reach the A-09 Road by travelling via Katugastota, Madawala, Wattegama, Ukuwela and Alwala.
2. Vehicles travelling from Matale towards Kandy:
Heavy vehicles: May proceed towards Kandy via Alwala, Ukuwela, Wattegama, Madawala and Katugastota.
Light vehicles: May reach Katugastota via Alawathugoda, Owissa, Pujapitiya and Ambathenna before proceeding towards Kandy.
Motorists are kindly requested to follow these alternative routes and cooperate with the temporary traffic arrangements to ensure the smooth flow of traffic during the recovery operation.
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