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Sri Lanka awards major contract for Kandy-Jaffna road widening project
The Sri Lankan government has contracted Tudawe Brothers to undertake a substantial road widening initiative along the key Kandy-Jaffna corridor, valued at 1.07 billion rupees.
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Sri Lanka has awarded a significant infrastructure contract worth 1.07 billion rupees to Tudawe Brothers for the widening of the strategically important Kandy-Jaffna road, marking progress on the government's efforts to improve connectivity across the island's northern and central regions.
The project represents part of broader infrastructure development initiatives aimed at enhancing transportation links between major population centers. The Kandy-Jaffna route serves as a critical corridor connecting the central highlands with the Northern Province, facilitating both commercial and passenger traffic.
Tudawe Brothers, a construction firm with experience in major infrastructure projects, has been selected to execute the widening works. The contract award signals the government's continued commitment to road infrastructure improvements, particularly on routes designated as priority corridors for national development.
The scope and timeline for the project, along with specific sections targeted for widening, have not been detailed in the announcement. Such road expansion projects typically aim to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance safety standards on high-traffic routes.