The lane leading to Kandy on the Kandy-Colombo Road between Nuge Junction and Pattiya Junction has been closed from 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. due to repairs, police said.

They said motorists except cyclists, motorcyclists, three-wheelers and land vehicles are advised to use the Katunayake-Colombo Expressway to enter the Kandy road.