Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala,— To ask the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development,— (1)
(a) Will he inform this House —
(i) of the contracted time for completing the renovation work of the approximately 120-year-old Yatiyanthota, Garagoda Bridge across the Kelani River;
(ii) whether he is aware that the bridge renovation, which began in September 2023 with restricted traffic, is causing severe difficulties for residents;
(iii) of the reasons for the delay in the renovation work of the said bridge;
(iv) whether the proper procedure has been followed in awarding the relevant contract for the renovation of the said bridge;
(v) if not, of the reasons for that;
(vi) whether the contractor company under contract has acted in accordance with the relevant contract;
(vii) if not, of the actions that have been taken in that regard; and
(viii) of the steps that have been taken to complete the renovation work of the aforementioned bridge expeditiously?
(b) If not, why?
Asked Date
2025-11-25
Asked by
Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala, M.P.
Ministry
Transport, Highways and Urban Development
Legislature
Tenth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
First Session
The answer is given in sinhala language.
Answered Date
2025-11-25
Answered by
Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P.
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