Free access on Expressways on Election Day

15 August 2015 06:31 am Views - 4229

Motorists will be allowed to use all Expressways free-of-charge on Monday, August 17 to facilitate people who leave for their villages to cast their votes, the Highways and Investment Promotion Ministry said today.

Ministry Secretary D.C. Dissanayake said permitted vehicles except for vehicles such as three-wheelers and motorcycles would be allowed to use the Katunayake Expressway, Outer Circular Highway and Southern Expressway free of charge between 6.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. on the Election Day.(Ajith Siriwardana)