The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena - Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways
On behalf of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, the Deputy Minister tabled details on a road carpeting programme, stating that by 28 February 2026, 776.25 km had been completed out of 324 awarded road packages totalling 1,021 km, with 167 roads completed and 157 under construction. He also provided Galle District progress figures for four contract lots, reporting 50.13 km completed at a cost of Rs. 940.51 million, with physical progress between 80 and 93.99 per cent. He stated that there had been no delay in commencing the project, that works were continuing according to contract timelines, and that time extensions for two lots were under evaluation under contract conditions.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, I table the answer.
¶ 02 (a) (i) 03.11.2021. (ii) As at 28.02.2026, total length completed (carpeted): 776.25 km. (iii) A detailed list is provided. (iv) As at 28.02.2026, total awarded packages: 324 roads (1,021 km). Of these, 167 roads have been fully completed and handed over; 157 roads are under construction.
¶ 03 (b) (i) 05.11.2024. (ii) As at 28.02.2026, Galle District packages, completed carpet length and expenditure: - Package (Akmeemana, Waduramba, Yakkalamulla, Habaraduwa): Contract LK-RDA-353940-CW-LOT-01; completed 14.56 km; Rs. 280.32 mn. - Package (Baddegama, Rathgama, Bope-Poddala): Contract LK-RDA-353940-CW-LOT-02; completed 12.64 km; Rs. 217.34 mn. - Package (Balapitiya, Divithura, Ambalangoda): Contract LK-RDA-353940-CW-LOT-03; completed 11.54 km; Rs. 212.23 mn. - Package (Nagoda, Nawalapitiya PRAs): Contract LK-RDA-353940-CW-LOT-04; completed 11.39 km; Rs. 230.62 mn. Total: 50.13 km; Rs. 940.51 mn.
¶ 04 (iii) Physical progress as at 28.02.2026: - LOT-01 (Akmeemana/Waduramba/Yakkalamulla/Habaraduwa): 82.98% - LOT-02 (Baddegama/Rathgama/Bope-Poddala): 93.99% - LOT-03 (Balapitiya/Divithura/Ambalangoda): 80.00% - LOT-04 (Nagoda/Nawalapitiya PRAs): 85.49%
¶ 05 (iv) There was no delay in commencing the project; it has been implemented as per plan.
¶ 06 (v) Contractual completion dates and notes: - LOT-01: 22.06.2026 – Works ongoing. - LOT-02: 29.04.2026 – Works ongoing. - LOT-03: 19.03.2026 – Works ongoing; time extension under evaluation per contract conditions. - LOT-04: 05.11.2025 – Works ongoing; time extension under evaluation per contract conditions.
¶ 07 (c) Not applicable.
¶ 08 Answer placed in the Library.
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