The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala

¶ 01 asked the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development: (a) Will he inform this House - (i) the contracted time for completing the renovation work of the approximately 120-year-old Yatiyantota, Garagoda Bridge across the Kelani River; (ii) whether he is aware that the bridge renovation, which began in September, 2023 with restricted traffic, is causing severe difficulties for residents; (iii) the reasons for the delay in the renovation work of the said bridge; (iv) whether the proper procedure has been followed in awarding the relevant contract for the renovation of the said bridge; (v) if not, the reasons for that; (vi) whether the contractor company under contract has acted in accordance with the relevant contract; (vii) if not, the actions that have been taken in that regard; and (viii) the steps that have been taken to complete the renovation work of the aforementioned bridge expeditiously? (b) If not, why?