Implementing of this project will help to mitigate traffic congestion in high traffic corridors and traffic accidents while improving the connectivity of the road network, according to the government.
The 25 bridges, identified for reconstruction under this project, are either narrow or in weak condition, the government says.
The 25 bridges on the National Highway Network include 9 bridges in Western Province, 3 bridges in Southern Province, 5 bridges in North Western Province, 4 bridges in Sabaragamuwa Province, 3 bridges in Northern Province and a bridge in Eastern Province.
The project has been divided into three Contract Packages and the first Contract Package includes eight bridges. The Cabinet approval has been received to award the contract for the Contract Package 01 as recommended by the Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee (SCAPC). (ST/KH)
