Special traffic plan in Colombo for Independence Day

A special traffic plan will be in effect to ensure smooth movement while maintaining security. Several major roads near the event site will be closed to traffic, including Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Torrington Junction, R.S.P. Junction, and others. Affected roads include those leading to the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, where special security checks will be conducted for event invitees.

Key road closures:

• Bauddhaloka Mawatha
• Torrington Junction and Premakeerthi de Alwis Mawatha
• R.S.P. Junction (towards State Administration)
• Vidya Mawatha at Wijerama
• R.G. Senanayake Mawatha (Independence Roundabout and Maitland Crescent)
• Independence Avenue
• Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha (from Sri Lanka Foundation Mawatha Junction to Independence Avenue)
• Library Roundabout to Horton Roundabout
• Foundation Junction to Independence Avenue

Residents in the restricted areas will be allowed entry with valid identification and proof of residence.

Alternative routes for vehicles entering Colombo include:

• Vehicles from Nanda Motors should turn right at the Independence Roundabout and proceed via Philip Gunawardena Mawatha, Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, and Bauddhaloka Mawatha towards Thummulla and Borella Cemetery.
• Vehicles traveling from Bauddhaloka Mawatha to Horton Roundabout can use Wijerama Mawatha.
• Vehicles from Wijerama Junction can head towards Borella Cemetery and Thummulla.

Designated parking areas for vehicles have been arranged in various locations, including:

• Near Rupavahini Corporation (250 slots)
• BMICH Gate 02 (350 slots)
• CR & FC Car Park (250 slots)
• BMICH Gate 04 (550 slots)
• BMICH Gate 03 (150 slots)
• Arcade Car Park (30 slots)
• Premakeerthi de Alwis Mawatha (30 slots)
• ITI Car Park (75 slots)
• Nelum Pokuna Car Park (75 bus slots)
• Sarana Road and BMICH vicinity (230 light vehicle slots / 75 bus slots)

Authorities have urged the public to follow traffic and security guidelines for a safe and smooth celebration of this significant national event.