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Walk for Peace : Special traffic plan in Colombo tomorrow
Colombo motorists should prepare for significant traffic diversions tomorrow (28th) as authorities implement a comprehensive traffic management plan for the Walk for Peace programme. The special arrangements will affect multiple key routes across the capital, requiring drivers to plan alternate paths for their daily commute. Major Road Closures and Diversions The Walk for Peace event necessitates temporary closure of several major thoroughfares in Colombo. Primary arterial roads leading to and from the city center will experience restricted access during peak event hours. Authorities have identified alternative routes to minimize disruption to regular traffic flow while ensuring participant safety. Commercial vehicle operators, public transport services, and private motorists are advised to factor in additional travel time when planning journeys tomorrow. The traffic diversions will be clearly marked with temporary signage and staffed by traffic police officers at key intersection points. Public Transportation Adjustments Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses and private bus operators will follow modified routes during the event period. Several bus stops along the Walk for Peace route will be temporarily relocated to nearby alternative positions. Passengers should check with their regular bus operators for updated boarding points and adjusted schedules. The Colombo Municipal Council has coordinated with public transport authorities to ensure minimal service disruption. Additional buses may be deployed on alternative routes to accommodate increased passenger volumes due to the diversions. Event Timeline and Duration The special traffic arrangements will commence early tomorrow morning, with road closures beginning several hours before the Walk for Peace officially starts. This advance preparation allows organizers to establish proper security protocols and safety barriers along the designated route. Traffic restrictions are expected to remain in effect throughout the morning and potentially into the early afternoon, depending on participant numbers and event progression. Motorists should monitor local radio stations and traffic apps for real-time updates on road reopening schedules. Emergency Vehicle Access Despite the extensive road closures, emergency services will maintain access through designated corridors. Ambulances, fire trucks, and police vehicles will have predetermined routes to ensure rapid response capabilities throughout the city r...
Special traffic plan in Colombo tomorrow in view of "Walk for Peace"
A special traffic plan will be in place in Colombo tomorrow (28) in view of the “ Ehipassiko Walk for Peace” program, the Police Media Division stated. Issuing a statement, the Police Media Division said the Walk for Peace program is scheduled to commence at 4:00 p.m. tomorrow at Independence Square, Colombo 07, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Accordingly, vehicular movement will be restricted from 11:00 a.m. tomorrow on the following roads, subject to prevailing conditions: Baseline Road (from Bandaranaike Roundabout to Borella Junction) Maradana Road Nandadasa Kodagoda Mawatha Ward Place Zoysa Roundabout Lipton Roundabout Dharmapala Mawatha F.R. Senanayake Mawatha C.W.W. Kannangara Mawatha Horton Roundabout Nanda Motors vicinity Nidahas Mawatha Premasiri Kemadasa Mawatha Cambridge Place Glass House area Marcus Fernando Mawatha Library Junction Flower Road Pittala Junction James Peiris Mawatha Muttiah Road Baybrook Road Staple Street Gangaramaya Temple Road All surrounding roads in the vicinity of Gangaramaya Temple Accordingly, Sri Lanka Police have requested motorists and the general public to use alternative routes wherever possible in order to reduce traffic congestion and inconvenience during this period. The internationally recognized “Walk for Peace” which commenced on April 22 from Dambulla will draw to a close tomorrow. The spiritual procession, carrying a sacred Bodhi sapling from the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, traveled across main cities including Kandy promoting unity, compassion, and harmony. Previously, more than 200 Buddhist monks undertook a 110-day peace walk from Texas to Washington in the United States, crossing 10 states and drawing global attention to their cause. The initiative, titled the “Ehipassiko Walk for Peace,” has now been organized to take place in Sri Lanka with state sponsorship. Accordingly, a group of monks led by Venerable Pannakara Thero of Vietnam arrived in Sri Lanka to participate in the event. A dog named “Aloka” is also accompanying the monks.
Political parties use May Day rallies as launching pad for election ...
Sri Lanka marked the International Labour Day today (May 1) with a rally held at the Campbell Ground in Borella. The SLPP had opted not to schedule a procession for this year's May Day event, same as last year. Mr Rajapaksa, claimed that by taking lessons from its past missteps, the SLPP is prepared to move forward with its planned programs.
Print Edition - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka
The ruling National People's Power government will mark May Day with 21 rallies across the country, instead of having a single event. Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe said the party will hold two events in Jaffna and Vavuniya in the Northern Province, and plans are afoot to hold rallies in Badulla and Nuwara Eliya.
