Kandy Multimodal Transport Terminal to open before end of Q3 2027: Deputy Minister
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1 min readFrom 2 outlets- Newswire reports that the terminal project is estimated at US$69.3 million.
- Newswire reports that the bus-terminal moves will be phased and take additional time.
- Newswire reports that satellite-station feasibility work is in progress.
- Newswire reports that associated transport improvements could ease Kandy congestion by 2029 or 2030.
Newswire reports that Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena gave the target opening period during a visit to the construction site in Kandy. The terminal is among the city’s major development projects and has an estimated cost of US$69.3 million.
Newswire reports that the facility is intended to consolidate about nine bus terminals currently spread across Kandy. Gunasena said relocating them would proceed in phases and require more time.
Newswire reports that the plans include improving roads serving the terminal and creating satellite bus stations on important approach routes. Feasibility assessments for those stations are underway, and construction is expected to follow their completion.
Newswire reports that related road schemes include widening roads, constructing new approaches and proposed four-lane routes, as well as connections with the Central Expressway development. Gunasena said the combined infrastructure work could produce a noticeable easing of Kandy’s traffic congestion in 2029 or 2030.
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