General12 August 2026

Bellanwila Esala procession begins, special traffic plan

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A special traffic plan operates from tomorrow (13) until August 15 due to the Esala procession of the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya.

The police announced that traffic movement limits apply on the 119 Maharagama-Dehiwala main bus route, from the Boralasgamuwa junction to the Bellanthara junction during that time, as the 'Pawada' procession parades the streets tomorrow at 7 p.m.

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