The Kadugannawa section of the Kandy–Colombo main road has been closed to all traffic until 6.00 a.m. tomorrow (11) due to falling rocks and earth slips.

Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatta said that vehicular movement along the affected road section has been completely suspended due to the situation.

He has advised motorists to use alternative routes until the road is reopened.

Rockfalls and earth slips were reported along the Kandy–Colombo main road in the Kadugannawa area this afternoon (10), prompting authorities to take steps to close the road.