No Road Closures, But Expect Delays: Victory Day Traffic Plan Revealed

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka marks the 16th anniversary of its military victory with the National Victory Day Commemoration Ceremony, scheduled to take place today under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The event will be held in front of the War Heroes Memorial in Battaramulla from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, as announced by the Ministry of Defence.

In parallel with the National Victory Day Commemoration, a special traffic plan will be implemented in and around the Battaramulla area, according to the Sri Lanka Police.

Authorities have emphasized that no road closures will be enforced.

However, in the event of traffic congestion, movement along Parliament Road—from Polduwa Junction to Kiyayam Junction via Jayanthipura—may be restricted for vehicles traveling to and from Colombo.

To minimize inconvenience, the police have issued the following alternative routes:

For vehicles exiting Colombo: Travel from Polduwa Junction to Battaramulla Junction, then proceed from Palam Thuna Junction to Kiyayam Junction.

For vehicles entering Colombo: Travel from Kiyayam Junction to Palam Thuna Junction, then proceed to Battaramulla Junction and continue to Colombo via Polduwa Junction.

Motorists are advised to follow police instructions and use the designated alternative routes to avoid delays during the commemorative events.