Politics · Sri Lanka Bureau
Cabinet approves upgrade of central highlands road corridor
Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers has greenlit a contract award for the improvement of a key road corridor connecting Blackpool, Ambewela, Pattipola, and Horton Plains in the central highlands region.
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The decision to upgrade the Blackpool–Ambewela–Pattipola–Horton Plains road corridor marks a significant infrastructure development for the mountainous district. The Cabinet approval paves the way for contract award procedures to commence for the improvement works along the route.
The corridor connects several towns and villages in the central highlands, an area known for its elevation, tea plantations, and tourism significance. The road upgrade is expected to enhance connectivity and facilitate both commercial and passenger transport through the region.
Details regarding the project timeline, budget allocation, and scope of works are anticipated to follow as the contracting process progresses. The improvement initiative forms part of broader infrastructure development efforts across the island's central highlands region.