A Rs. 4.2 billion road upgrade will improve the Orugodawatta-Ambatale route and help reduce traffic delays along the 7.7-kilometre road.
The route connects several busy areas with Colombo, including Orugodawatta, Wellampitiya, Kotikawatta, Angoda, Galwana and Ambatale.
Traffic congestion along the route can cause delays for commuters and businesses. The planned road work aims to improve movement through these areas.
Three bridges nearing completion
The wider project includes eight bridges along the road. Five bridges have already been completed.
Meanwhile, work continues on three more bridges.
Construction of the No. 2/3 Kalu Bridge and No. 9/1 Bridge started in January 2025. Officials expect both bridges to open before the end of this year.
Work on the No. 4/1 Bridge started in February this year. Officials expect to complete it by May 2027.
The three bridges have a combined estimated cost of Rs. 1.546 billion. The OPEC Fund for International Development and Saudi Fund for Development are providing financial assistance for the work.
Road upgrade to improve traffic flow
The Road Development Authority (RDA) is carrying out the project under the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development.
RDA Project Director for Foreign Aid Projects I.K. Baddegama said the road upgrade will include carpeting work alongside the bridge construction.
The full development of the eight bridges has an estimated cost of Rs. 2.5 billion.
Once the work is complete, commuters and businesses could benefit from better road access and fewer travel delays along the route.
Developments Ministerial Update Transport
Last modified: August 13, 2026
