Colombo-Kandy main road closed following earth and rock slide

Daily Mirror reports that the Colombo–Kandy main road was closed at Ganethenna following an earth and rock slide in the Kadugannawa area. Ada Derana reports that the closure covers the Kadugannawa–Ganetenne stretch, also described in its reports as the section between Kadugannawa and Ganethenna.

WhatNews (සිංහල) reports that the slide occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on November 10 amid heavy rain, near the rock-cut area in Kadugannawa. WhatNews (සිංහල) says police reported the road was fully closed and that traffic movement had continued until about 6:15 p.m.

Newswire reports that police said soil and rocks had fallen onto the road, creating safety concerns for motorists. Newswire also reports that falling rocks damaged a motorcycle parked nearby, and that there were no immediate reports of injuries; the extent of traffic disruption was unclear in its account.

Ada Derana reports that the affected road section is to remain closed until 6 a.m. on November 11. Newswire reports that motorists were advised to exercise caution when travelling through the affected area.