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Strict Safety Crackdown: 28 Vehicles Suspended in Maskeliya Over Roadworthiness Issues.

May 23, 2026 at 8:51 AM

Authorities in Maskeliya have suspended the operating licenses of 28 vehicles following a surprise inspection targeting road safety violations and illegal modifications.

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Allianz Lanka Boosts Road Safety with Massive Initiative for Three-Wheeler Drivers.

May 19, 2026 at 2:07 AM

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Police Launch Investigation into Reckless Bus Driving Incident in Madampe.

May 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM

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Welipenna Southern Expressway Entrance Partially Closed Due to Flash Floods.

May 13, 2026 at 12:20 PM

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Four Injured Following Collision Between School Bus and SLTB Vehicle in Dikwella

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May 13, 2026 at 6:36 AM

Four Injured Following Collision Between School Bus and SLTB Vehicle in Dikwella.

A collision between a private school bus and an SLTB bus on the Colombo-Kataragama road in Dikwella resulted in four people, including three students, sustaining minor injuries during heavy rainfall.

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Road Development Authority Issues Urgent Safety Advisory for Expressway Commuters Amid Adverse Weather.

May 13, 2026 at 5:18 AM

The Road Development Authority has issued an urgent advisory for motorists to maintain safety protocols while traveling on expressways due to poor visibility caused by heavy cloud cover and fog.

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Road Development Authority Issues Urgent Safety Advisory for Expressway Commuters Amid Adverse Weather

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Progress Report: Kadawatha-Mirigama Expressway Section Hits 48% Completion Milestone.

May 12, 2026 at 4:48 AM

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Sri Lanka Police Launch Major Crackdown on Unsafe and Illicit Vehicle Modifications.

Sri Lanka Police have initiated a nationwide campaign to identify and penalize vehicles with unauthorized modifications, emphasizing that such alterations compromise road safety and public order.

May 11, 2026 at 10:37 AM

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Government Greenlights Multi-Million Rupee Infrastructure Boost for Southern Highway Corridor.

May 5, 2026 at 11:09 AM

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Tragic Motorcycle Collision Claims Life in Horowpathana

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May 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Tragic Motorcycle Collision Claims Life in Horowpathana.

A fatal head-on collision between two motorcycles on the Puttalam-Trincomalee road has left one person dead and three others injured.

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Lane Restrictions Implemented on Southern Expressway for Essential Road Repairs.

May 1, 2026 at 8:58 AM

Motorists using the Southern Expressway face lane restrictions between Galanigama and Dodangoda today due to urgent road maintenance. Traffic flow has been adjusted to manage congestion.

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Colombo Traffic Advisory: Major Road Closures Announced for 'Walk for Peace' Event.

April 27, 2026 at 10:38 AM

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Sri Lanka Air Force Assumes Expressway Rescue Responsibilities.

The Sri Lanka Air Force has officially taken over emergency rescue operations on major expressway segments, transitioning these duties from the Police Special Task Force.

April 19, 2026 at 11:41 AM

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Sri Lanka Police Launch Crackdown on High-Emission Vehicles.

April 16, 2026 at 11:31 AM

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Serious Concerns Raised Over Spike in Road Fatalities During Pre-New Year Period

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April 12, 2026 at 4:19 AM

Serious Concerns Raised Over Spike in Road Fatalities During Pre-New Year Period.

Sri Lankan Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake has expressed grave concern after 49 people lost their lives in road accidents between April 4 and April 10, largely attributed to drug-impaired driving.

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Sri Lanka Police Launch WhatsApp Hotline to Curb Reckless Driving.

April 11, 2026 at 10:12 AM

Sri Lanka Police have introduced a dedicated 24/7 WhatsApp hotline to receive public video evidence of reckless driving, aiming to expedite legal action against traffic offenders.

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Sri Lanka Police Launch WhatsApp Hotline to Curb Reckless Driving

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Fatal Collision on Southern Expressway Claims Driver's Life.

April 6, 2026 at 4:58 AM

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Tragic Road Accident Claims Life of St. Sylvester’s College Prefect.

April 2, 2026 at 11:56 PM

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Police Apprehend Trio Following Reckless Three-Wheeler Stunt Caught on Social Media.

March 31, 2026 at 7:54 PM

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Tragic Fatal Accident Claims Life of Pedestrian in Kegalle

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March 31, 2026 at 5:28 AM

Tragic Fatal Accident Claims Life of Pedestrian in Kegalle.

A 54-year-old man from Molagoda passed away following a collision with a private bus on the Kegalle-Colombo main road. Authorities have taken the driver into custody.

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