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Message: <blockquote data-quote="0714" data-source="post: 10674466" data-attributes="member: 261886">Southern ExpresswayBackgroundThis is the longest Expressway out of the proposed Expressway Network. This is run from Kottawa to Matara and also include Galle fort access road. Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan Bank International Cooperation  (JBIC) are the main funding agencies for this project.Project ObjectivesImprove transport facilities for future development of Southern Region. �Provide a highway to act as a catalyst in encouraging and attracting industries and services for the Economic and Social development of the region.�To promote inter-regional transport facilities by developing this road, considering it as a major component of the proposed Expressway network. Benefits of the Project�Reduce travel time between Colombo to Matara.Reduce traffic congestion on Colombo-Matara Road, and reduce delay costs, fuel costs there by contributing to national economy.Attract private sector investors and there by contributing to expand the job marketDevelopment of fisheries, agriculture, industries in the region .Expand tourism presently confined to the coastal belt, along Colombo-Galle-Matara.Development of Galle port.Development of the towns belong to 11 interchanges as Economic CentersEnhance the value of land and property in the region</blockquote>

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