Motorists warned to avoid Galle Road, Wellawatte [October 17 2010]

Motorists using Galle Road along Wellawatte are advised to use alternate routes as heavy traffic is expected in the area following a sinkhole which has been opened once again.

This has resulted heavy traffic in the area and the situation is expected to be worsened with Monday morning peak hours tomorrow.

The authorities have taken immediate action to fill the sinkhole but the contractor has said it would take at least 14 days to complete the project.

The lane affected by the sinkhole near Roxy Cinema in Wellawatte has been closed for vehicular traffic. The sinkhole opened up on several occasions before as a result of heavy downpour and was repaired.