According to the Police Media Division, the event will begin at 4:00 p.m. at Independence Square, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Vehicular movement will be restricted starting from 11:00 a.m. on several roads and key junctions across the city, depending on prevailing conditions.
Affected roads and areas include:
Baseline Road (Bandaranaike Roundabout to Borella Junction)
Maradana Road
Nandadasa Kodagoda Mawatha
Ward Place
Zoysa Roundabout
Lipton Roundabout
Dharmapala Mawatha
F.R. Senanayake Mawatha
C.W.W. Kannangara Mawatha
Horton Roundabout
Nanda Motors area
Nidahas Mawatha
Premasiri Kemadasa Mawatha
Cambridge Place
Glass House area
Marcus Fernando Mawatha
Library Junction
Flower Road
Pittala Junction
James Peiris Mawatha
Muttiah Road
Baybrook Road
Staple Street
Gangaramaya Temple Road and surrounding areas
Police have urged motorists to use alternative routes wherever possible to minimize congestion and inconvenience during the restricted period.
The “Ehipassiko Walk for Peace” is expected to draw significant public participation, prompting these temporary traffic measures to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the event.
