Project might drag for 2 more years PORT ACCESS ELEVATED HIGHWAY WHICH ENGINEER ABANDONED FURTHER DELAYED

The project once completed was expected to ease the traffic in Colombo and connect the Katunyake-Colombo expressway with the port and Colombo city

- By Susitha R. Fernando

The abandonment has forced the contractor to stop many of the constructions as the contractor cannot do any work without the Consultant Engineer's approval and certification, according to the contract

The RDA refutes all allegations and maintains that work had been stopped because there was no Engineer to oversee the work. But the RDA adds that work is in progress now

Delays to the completion of the Port Access Elevated Highway (PAEH) which would link Colombo City Centre and Katunayake Expressway (CKE) via the port has faced further delays with the Engineer Representative abandoning the project.

The elevated highway that was to connect Galle Face to New Kelani Bridge allowing a faster exit from the city limits, has now come to a standstill, according to sources. This is because the contactor is unable to continue work without the Consultant-Engineer appointed by the Road Development Authority which represents the government.