Special Traffic Plan In Colombo For Independence Day Rehearsals

COLOMBO (News 1st); In preparation for the upcoming 77th Independence Day celebrations on 04 February 2025, the Colombo Traffic Division has outlined a special traffic plan to manage the flow of vehicles in the vicinity of Independence Square.

The traffic plan will be in effect during rehearsal duties, which will take place on the 29th, 30th, and 31st of January, and the 1st and 2nd of February from 06.00 am to 12.00 pm

During these rehearsal periods, the following roads will be closed to ensure the smooth conduct of preparations for the Independence Day event:

• Wijerama Mawatha to Vidya Mawatha in Cinnamon Gardens

• Bauddhaloka Mawatha to Maitland Place in Cinnamon Gardens

• Bauddhaloka Mawatha to Prema Keerthi De Alwis Mawatha in Cinnamon Gardens

• Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha to Foundation Road in Cinnamon Gardens

• Independence Roundabout to Independence Square in Cinnamon Gardens

• Horton Place to Maitland Crescent Junction towards Independence Roundabout

• R.G. Senanayake Mawatha to Maitland Crescent towards Independence Roundabout in Cinnamon Gardens

• Entrance to Maitland Crescent from the Independence Roundabout in Cinnamon Gardens

The Police request all residents and commuters to use alternative routes.