Rs. 62 million Katugastota pedestrian underpass opened to public
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1 min readFrom 1 outlets- Newswire reports construction had been abandoned before the project was completed.
- Newswire reports the underpass serves students from Sri Chandananda Buddhist College and St. Anthony’s Girls’ College.
- Newswire reports residents and other road users are also expected to benefit.
- Newswire reports the crossing is expected to improve safety and ease traffic, particularly at school start and finish times.
Newswire reports that pedestrians can now use the underpass in Katugastota, which became available on Thursday (29). The project had been left unfinished partway through construction before being completed, according to Newswire.
Newswire reports the work cost Rs. 62 million. Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena said the facility is designed to provide a safer way across the busy road for about 5,000 students at Sri Chandananda Buddhist College and St. Anthony’s Girls’ College.
Newswire reports that residents and other people who regularly walk along the road are also expected to use the underpass. The deputy minister said it should help reduce congestion, especially around the times when schools open and close.
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