The Welipenna interchange on the Southern Expressway, which was temporarily closed due to flooding, has been reopened to traffic, police said.

Yesterday (13), flooding at the Aluthgama-Matugama interchange led to the temporary closure of the Colombo-bound entrance, Colombo-bound exit and Galle-bound exit for light vehicles.

Police said the Welipenna interchange was reopened after floodwaters receded.