Kadawatha- Kaduwela Expressway opened

The Kadawatha- Kaduwela segment of the Colombo Outer Circular Expressway was declared open a short while ago by Minister of Highways Lakshman Kiriella. The Expressway will be open to the public after 9 pm today (17), the Ministry of Highways said. A toll of Rs. 100 will be charged from light vehicles that travel from Kadawatha to Kaduwela on the Expressway while Rs. 200 will be charged from heavy vehicles. Rs. 650 will be charged from light vehicles travelling from Kadawatha to Matara and Rs. 1,750 will be charged from heavy vehicles including busses. The toll charge from Kadawatha to Pinnaduwa is Rs. 500 for light vehicles. Bus fare is Rs. 400 per person to Galle from Kadawatha while Rs. 500 will be charged from passengers to Matara. Bus service will be available from 8.30 in the morning to 4.30 in the evening for passengers travelling to Matara. Bus service for passengers travelling to Galle will be available from 7.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. daily