Independence Day Traffic Restrictions

Independence Day Traffic Restrictions: What You Need to Know

by Zulfick Farzan 27-01-2025 | 4:02 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st); In preparation for Independence Day celebrations, a special traffic plan will be implemented around Independence Square in Colombo.



The police have announced that this traffic plan will be in effect from January 29 to February 2, from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM each day.



During this period, the following traffic restrictions will be in place:



- Entry from Vijerama Mawatha (Cinnamon Gardens) to Vidya Mawatha.



- Entry from Bauddhaloka Mawatha (Cinnamon Gardens) to Maitland Place.



- Entry from Bauddhaloka Mawatha (Cinnamon Gardens) to Premakeerthi de Alwis Mawatha.



- Entry from Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha (Cinnamon Gardens) to Foundation Institute Road.



- Entry from Independence Roundabout (Cinnamon Gardens) to Independence Square.



- Entry from Horton Place to Maitland Crescent Junction towards Independence Roundabout.



- Entry from R.G. Senanayake Mawatha to Maitland Crescent towards Independence Roundabout.



- Entry from Independence Roundabout to Maitland Crescent.



Motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly to avoid inconvenience.