📈 Central Expressway Phase I Nears 50% Completion

• Project Progress: Construction of the first phase of Sri Lanka’s Central Expressway, spanning from Kadawatha to Mirigama, has officially reached 48% completion. • Key Authority: The update was confirmed based on recent progress data released by the Ministry of Transport and Highways. • Economic Context: Once complete, this critical infrastructure corridor is expected to significantly improve national connectivity, slashing travel times between Colombo and the central region, which will heavily support logistics, supply chains, and domestic trade.