Politics · Sri Lanka Bureau
Government allocates Rs. 1.5bn to improve road safety infrastructure
Sri Lanka's government has unveiled a major initiative to address hazardous conditions on roads across the country. The Rs. 1.5 billion programme targets dangerous stretches and accident-prone locations outside the national highway network.
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The comprehensive road safety initiative represents a significant investment in improving infrastructure conditions that have contributed to traffic incidents and fatalities in recent years. The programme will focus on identifying and securing high-risk road segments that fall outside the purview of major national highways, addressing safety gaps in the secondary and tertiary road network.
The initiative encompasses structural improvements, better signage, improved drainage systems, and the installation of safety barriers at vulnerable locations. The approach aims to reduce accidents by systematically addressing environmental hazards such as sharp curves, inadequate visibility, and poor road conditions that commonly contribute to collisions and loss of life.
Implementation of the programme is expected to be rolled out across multiple phases, with priority given to areas with documented high accident rates. The investment reflects the government's commitment to enhancing road safety and protecting commuters who rely on non-national highways for daily travel.
This safety initiative complements ongoing efforts to modernize Sri Lanka's transportation infrastructure and aligns with regional road safety standards. Officials have indicated that the programme will be monitored through metrics tracking accident reduction and improvements in road conditions across targeted areas.