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To protect wildlife, Maduru Oya road to close at night from Nov. 20
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1 min readFrom 1 outlets- Newswire reports the closure covers the road between Panijja Oya and Kandegama.
- Newswire says the restriction will apply nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., starting November 20.
- Newswire reports that nighttime traffic has been linked to increased wildlife accidents and fatalities.
Newswire reports that authorities will close the section of the Mahaoya–Aralaganwila road running through Maduru Oya National Park between Panijja Oya and Kandegama. The daily closure is due to begin on November 20 and will run from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m.
Newswire says the measure follows observations that vehicles passing through the park after dark have been associated with a sharp rise in accidents and deaths among wildlife crossing the road. Authorities are urging the public to take alternative routes during the restricted hours.
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