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Southern Expressway (Sri Lanka)
The Southern Expressway (; ) is Sri Lanka's first Expressways of Sri Lanka, expressway. The highway links the Sri Lankan capital Colombo with Galle, Matara, Sri Lanka, Matara and Hambantota, major cities in the south of the island. The Southern Expressway Project (SEP) was introduced by the Road Development Authority and the Ministry of Highways as far back as late 1980s. The University of Moratuwa undertook an Environment Impact Assessment study in 1996, which was submitted to the government in early 1997. Construction of the highway began in 2003 and completion up to Galle was achieved by November 2011. March 2014 saw the section from Galle to Matara being declared open to the public. The construction of the expressway was partly funded by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, who were responsible for the section between Kurundugahahetekma and Kokmaduwa, and the Asian Development Bank, responsible for the section between Kurundugahahetekma and Pinnaduwa. The express ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Road Development Authority
The Road Development Authority (commonly abbreviated as RDA); (; ) is the premier highway authority in Sri Lanka and is responsible for the maintenance and development of the National Highway Network, comprising the trunk (List of A-Grade highways in Sri Lanka, A class) and main roads and the planning, design and construction of new highways, bridges and expressways to augment the existing network in the country. The RDA plans the future road network while conducting feasibility studies before major projects and post-evaluations after completion to ensure adequate economic returns. See also * Highway museum complex, Kiribathkumbura External linksRoad Development Authority 1971 establishments in Ceylon Government agencies established in 1971 Road authorities Transport orga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalutara
Kalutara (, ) or Kalutota is a major city in Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is also the administrative capital of Kalutara District. It is located approximately south of the capital Colombo. The city holds a unique position for one of the four major rivers in Sri Lanka, the Kalu Ganga, which joins the sea at the centre of the city. Kaluthara is known for making rope, baskets, and other articles from the fibre of the coconut palm. The area also produces the Mangosteens, a fruit introduced from Malaysia in the 19th century. Etymology Once an important spice-trading centre, the town's name is derived from the Kalu Ganga ('Black River' in native Sinhala). In the 11th century, the town was temporarily made a capital on the orders of a South Indian Prince. The region was later planted with coconut trees, whose by-products are used for both internal and external trade. The location also boast fortifications ( Kalutara fort) dating back from the times when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panadura
Panadura (; ) is a main city in Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, Western Province in Sri Lanka. It is located approximately south of Colombo. Panadura was an electoral district in Sri Lanka until 1989 and is surrounded all sides by water through the Indian Ocean and the Bolgoda Lake.Panadura is famed as the location of important events in the Buddhism in Sri Lanka#The Buddhist revival, Buddhist revival movement of Sri Lanka and Panadura Beach is an attractive destination for locals and foreign tourists. Panadura debate The Migettuwatte Gunananda Thera#Panadura Debate, Panadura Debate, held in 1873, was the climax of the first phase of the Buddhist revivalist movement which began with the establishment of the Society for the Propagation of Buddhism at Kotahena and the establishment of the Lankopakara Press in Galle. The two key persons in the Panadura Debate were Migettuwatte Gunananda Thera and Father David de Silva, and the two key institutions were the Rankoth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) (; ) is an international airport serving southeast Sri Lanka. It is located in the town of Mattala, from Hambantota. It is the first greenfield airport and the third international airport in the country, after Ratmalana International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. MRIA was opened in March 2013 by President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who ordered the construction of the airport. Initially, several airlines flew to the airport, including SriLankan Airlines which established a airline hub, hub. However, due to low demand, almost all of these airlines left Mattala by 2018. Due to the low number of flights, it has been proposed to offer long-term aircraft parking services as well as creating flying schools and maintenance services to be offered from the airport. In 2016, as the airport was not generating enough revenue to pay back the loans, the Sri Lankan government called for Expression of Interest, Expressions of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sooriyawewa
Sooriyawewa is a town located in the Hambantota District Hambantota District ( ''hambantoṭa distrikkaya''; ''Ampāntōṭṭai māvaṭṭam'') is a Districts of Sri Lanka, district in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. It is one of 25 districts of Sri Lanka, the second level administrative division of t ... of Sri Lanka. Sooriyawewa is largest town in Hambantota district. Mahinda Rajapaksha international cricket ststadium is located here E-WIS has set up Sri Lanka's first PC manufacturing plant – at Sooriyawewa. Sooriyawewa Madunagala Mahapalassa Hot Water Springs is situated here. Sooriyawewa is the largest economic center of Hambantota General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Southern Campus is situated here. Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery - Sooriyawewa is stuted here. Notable people * Nimali Liyanarachchi, runner, was born here in 1989. References Populated places in Southern Province, Sri Lanka {{SouthernLK-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A18 Road (Sri Lanka)
The A18 road is an A-Grade trunk road in Sri Lanka. It connects Nonagama with Pelmadulla. The A18 passes through Siyambalagoda, Padalangala, Thunkama, Embilipitiya, Timbolketiya, Sankhapala, Pallebedda, Godakawela, Madampe and Kahawatta to reach Pelmadulla. References {{SriLanka-road-stub Highways in Sri Lanka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
