COLOMBO (News 1st); Police had introduced several alternate routes to reduce traffic congestion along Baseline Road due to the final stages of the construction of the New Kelani Bridge.
- Vehicles entering Colombo via Kandy road are advised NOT to use Baseline Road, but to proceed to the Thotalanga Junction, Prince of Wales Avenue or Bloemendhal Road from the Nawaloka Roundabout.
- Vehicles entering Colombo via Negombo Road can use Aluth Mawatha from the Kadirana Bridge.
- Vehicles entering Colombo via the Old Avissawella Road can proceed to Prince of Wales Avenue from States Road, Kosgas Junction and Layard's Broadway.