Machan colombo kandy highway ekak hadannalu neda yanne, meka dan hadanavada mokada thathwe kiala kauruth dannavada machan. galagedarata set vela katugasthotata vatena seen ekaklu neda, ammoo elama kiri haduwothnam, vistara danna eun kiapalla
Introduction
The proposed North – East Expressway (Colombo – Kandy Expressway) begins at Kadawatha of the present Colombo – Kandy (A1) Road (at the access point of the Outer Circular Highway) and links with Katugastota– Kurunegala – Puttalam (A10) road at Hedeniya and Kandy– Jaffna road (A9) at Katugastota. The length of this road is 99 km. Construction of the North - East Expressway is mainly divided into two construction phases viz. Phase I (Kadawatha–Ambepussa) and Phase II (Ambepussa– Katugastota).
This road trace traverses through river basins and sensitive flood plains between Ch. 0+000 and 25+000. These areas underwent severe floods in May 2010. In order to address the flood issues, construction of a viaduct (overhead road) has been proposed for some sections within the said area. The length of the overhead road would be about 09 km.
Salient Features
Phase 1 - Kadawatha - Ambepussa
Length - 48.2 km
No. of lanes - 04 (with 2 lanes future Expansion space)
Interchanges - Kadawatha, Gampaha, Balabowa, Meerigama, Ambepussa
Speed - 100 km per hr
Phase 2 - Ambepussa - Katugastota
Length - 50.7 km
No. of lanes - 04
Interchanges - Ambepussa, Dewalegama, Rambukkana, Hetharaliyadda, Hedeniya, Katugastota
Speed - 80 km per hr
Objectives
Opening up an alternative roadway towards North, East, North Central, North Western and Central provinces. And thereby expansion of residential and industrial areas.
Link to other Expressways under construction – Southern Expressway, Colombo – Katunayake Expressway, and Outer Circular Highway.
Opening new areas for Economic, Industry, Agriculture, Plantation Development etc.
Reduce travel time.
Improve mobility.
Ease traffic congestion in present A1 route.
Present Position
A feasibility study was completed in 2001 for this expressway and Environmental clearance has also been granted for the selected road trace by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA).
The ground survey has been completed for Phase-I of the project and ground survey for Phase-II also is nearing completion. Preliminary design for first 33 Km of Phase-I has been completed and detailed engineering design are in progress for Phase-I.
The preparation of Resettlement Action plan has already been completed for the Phase-I. The surveys under section-2 of the Land Acquisition Act, has been completed and advance tracings have been prepared for first 33 km starting from Kadawatha.
The Hydrology study has been completed for Phase-I and Borehole investigation work is in progress. The Borehole investigation work for first 10 Km section is almost completed. (By the end of August, 2011).
Implementation/ Launch of the Project
The tentative cost of construction for the Phase I is about Rs. 70.0 bn and for the Phase II is Rs. 90.0 bn. Foreign funding or an investor is sought to commence the construction of Phase 1 (from Kadawatha to Ambepussa) or a segment of Phase 1. There are a number of investors and foreign financing agencies are shown an interest in the project and therefore it is expected that a prospective investment will be found in the near future.
Source : http://www.mohsl.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=59&lang=en
Introduction
The proposed North – East Expressway (Colombo – Kandy Expressway) begins at Kadawatha of the present Colombo – Kandy (A1) Road (at the access point of the Outer Circular Highway) and links with Katugastota– Kurunegala – Puttalam (A10) road at Hedeniya and Kandy– Jaffna road (A9) at Katugastota. The length of this road is 99 km. Construction of the North - East Expressway is mainly divided into two construction phases viz. Phase I (Kadawatha–Ambepussa) and Phase II (Ambepussa– Katugastota).
This road trace traverses through river basins and sensitive flood plains between Ch. 0+000 and 25+000. These areas underwent severe floods in May 2010. In order to address the flood issues, construction of a viaduct (overhead road) has been proposed for some sections within the said area. The length of the overhead road would be about 09 km.
Salient Features
Phase 1 - Kadawatha - Ambepussa
Length - 48.2 km
No. of lanes - 04 (with 2 lanes future Expansion space)
Interchanges - Kadawatha, Gampaha, Balabowa, Meerigama, Ambepussa
Speed - 100 km per hr
Phase 2 - Ambepussa - Katugastota
Length - 50.7 km
No. of lanes - 04
Interchanges - Ambepussa, Dewalegama, Rambukkana, Hetharaliyadda, Hedeniya, Katugastota
Speed - 80 km per hr
Objectives
Opening up an alternative roadway towards North, East, North Central, North Western and Central provinces. And thereby expansion of residential and industrial areas.
Link to other Expressways under construction – Southern Expressway, Colombo – Katunayake Expressway, and Outer Circular Highway.
Opening new areas for Economic, Industry, Agriculture, Plantation Development etc.
Reduce travel time.
Improve mobility.
Ease traffic congestion in present A1 route.
Present Position
A feasibility study was completed in 2001 for this expressway and Environmental clearance has also been granted for the selected road trace by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA).
The ground survey has been completed for Phase-I of the project and ground survey for Phase-II also is nearing completion. Preliminary design for first 33 Km of Phase-I has been completed and detailed engineering design are in progress for Phase-I.
The preparation of Resettlement Action plan has already been completed for the Phase-I. The surveys under section-2 of the Land Acquisition Act, has been completed and advance tracings have been prepared for first 33 km starting from Kadawatha.
The Hydrology study has been completed for Phase-I and Borehole investigation work is in progress. The Borehole investigation work for first 10 Km section is almost completed. (By the end of August, 2011).
Implementation/ Launch of the Project
The tentative cost of construction for the Phase I is about Rs. 70.0 bn and for the Phase II is Rs. 90.0 bn. Foreign funding or an investor is sought to commence the construction of Phase 1 (from Kadawatha to Ambepussa) or a segment of Phase 1. There are a number of investors and foreign financing agencies are shown an interest in the project and therefore it is expected that a prospective investment will be found in the near future.
Source : http://www.mohsl.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=59&lang=en
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