The Mirigama to Kurunegala stretch of the Central Expressway will be vested with the public on January 15. The 40.91 km stretch of the Expressway will have four lanes and five interchanges at Mirigama, Nakalagamuwa, Dambokka, Kurunegala and Yaggapitiya. It will enable the public to travel around 40.91 kilometres between the two points within 25 minutes.
The Expressway which will link Colombo to Kandy will be a boon for those who travel from Colombo to Kandy, Kurunegala and Dambulla.
Constructed to avoid townships and urban areas minimising the impact on the environment, the stretch of road from Mirigama to Kurunegala has been identified as the most beautiful section of the country’s Expressways. It was constructed by local contractors with local funds at a cost of Rs.137 billion.