The Government plans to complete the construction of the third phase of the Central Expressway from Pothuhera to Galagedara by 2025 and to complete the project by July 2026, Minister of Transport and Highways  Bandula Gunawardana announced. 

Minister Gunawardana visited the project office located in the Lihinigiriya area of Pothuhera and attended a special presentation on the current progress of the project, which was attended by officials in charge of the project and construction company representatives.

The total distance of the third phase of the Central Expressway is 32.45 km and it consists of four interchanges such as Pothuhera, Polgahawela, Rambukkana and Galagedara. The related interchange construction is currently underway. 

During the inspection, the Minister explained to the officials and builders about the current economic situation in the country and the economic programme implemented by the government. 

Local construction companies are already engaged in construction work under 17 contract packages for this phase from Pothuhera to Rambukkana.

According to him, after the completion of the construction, the people will be able to use the Central Expressway from Mirigama to Rambukkana.