Commuters using the Katunayake-Colombo Expressway due to the closure of the Colombo-Negombo Road should not exceed 70 kmph, the Police Deparment said.

The Colombo – Negambo Road will be closed from 6 p.m. today till tomorrow noon due to the visit of Pope Francis.

The Police earlier said during the time of Pope’s visit, all vehicles including three-wheelers and motor-cycles could use Katunayake-Colombo Expressway without paying the toll fee.