General27 April 2026

Special traffic plan in Colombo for Peace Walk

A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo tomorrow (28) , to facilitate the "Walk for peace Program Sri Lanka". The main ceremony, presided over by the President, is scheduled to take place at Independence Square, Colombo 07, at 4:00 PM.






According to the Police Media Division, vehicle movement will be restricted on several roads starting from 11:00 AM based on the prevailing situation.






The affected areas and roads include:












      • Baseline Road from Bandaranaike Roundabout to Borella Junction.















      • Maradana Road, Nandadasa Kodagoda Mawatha, and Ward Place.















      • Zoysa Roundabout, Lipton Roundabout, and Dharmapala Mawatha.















      • F.R. Senanayake Mawatha, C.W.W. Kannangara Mawatha, and Horton Roundabout.















      • Nanda Motors area, Independence Avenue, and Premasiri Khemadasa Mawatha.















      • Cambridge Place, Glass House, Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, and Library Dr Junction.















      • Flower Road, Pittala Junction, James Peiris Mawatha, and Muttiah Road.















      • Baybrooke Street, Staple Street, and roads surrounding the Gangaramaya Temple.











Police urge motorists and the public to use alternative routes during this period to minimise potential traffic congestion

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