Transport Minister Reviews CEP-1 Construction Progress 📈

Sri Lanka's Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, inspected the Central Expressway Section 1 (CEP-1) project site to evaluate progress and safety arrangements as construction completes its first full year since resuming. • Project Overview & Status: • Resumption: Construction fully restarted on Sept. 17, 2025, following a prolonged suspension. • Key Contractor: Being executed by Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd (MCC). • Economic Value: Highlighted as crucial transport infrastructure to boost regional connectivity and support economic activities along the route. • Key Directives & Coordination: • Minister Rathnayake urged MCC to optimize scheduling, increase resource allocation, and accelerate execution toward early completion. • MCC Sri Lanka Branch Representative Liu Su requested continued government assistance regarding funding, material supply, site coordination, and administrative approvals to expedite final handover.