Smooth flow of traffic during WC matches

by Ranil WIJAYAPALA

The Traffic Police will ensure a free flow of traffic in Colombo city during the ICC World Cup matches to be played in Colombo, DIG Traffic Management and Road Safety and Western Province Traffic Operations Asoka Wijetilleka said.

"We are not going to inconvenience the public during this period unless it is very essential. We have identified a particular route for the World Cup officials, and the teams to travel for which the Police will privide adequate security and traffic arrangements by deploying pilot cars and motorcycles, to guide them to the stadium and back to the hotels," DIG Wijetilleka said.

According to him the route along D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha, Gamini Hall roundabout, Maradana junction bridge, Panchikawatte Road, Sangaraja Mawatha, Sumanatissa Road, Armour Street junction, Vincent Perera Mawatha, Babapulle Place and Khettarama will be used for transporting officials and players.

"We are enforcing 'no parking' along this route, for security arrangements and also to avoid traffic blocks two hours before the match starts and two hours after the match until the teams get back to their hotels," he added.

He however said the route from Vincent Perera Mawatha, Babapulle Mawatha and Pradeepa Mawatha and Khettarama junction will be restricted other than for the VVIP and VIP vehicles and for residents.