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Transport in Sri Lanka is based on its road network, which is centred on the country's commercial capital Colombo. A rail network handles a portion of Sri Lanka 's transport needs. There are navigable waterways, harbours and three international airports: in Katunayake , 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Colombo, in Hambantota, and in Jaffna.
The newest expressway is the Port Access Elevated Highway running from New Kelani Bridge, Colombo to Athurugiriya, It is estimated to be finished in 2025. All E-Grade highways in Sri Lanka are access-controlled, toll roads with speeds limits in the range of 80–110 kilometres per hour (50–68 mph).
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The Ministry of Highways, Ports and Shipping was a Sri Lankan government ministry responsible for the governance, implementation, creation and development of Ports including Colombo, Galle and Trincomalee ports, Highways including Southern expressway, Colombo Outer Circular expressway, Katunayake expressway and their transport services.
The 222-kilometre-long (138 mi) highway links the Sri Lankan capital Colombo with Galle, Matara and Hambantota, major cities in the south of the island. The Southern Expressway Project (SEP) was introduced by the Road Development Authority and the Ministry of Highways as far back as late 1980s.
Katugastota–Kurunagala–Puttalam Road (A 010 Road) Rideegama 92.6 Service IC Thalgodapitiya–Yatawatta–Dombawela Road (B409) Melsiripura 101.9 Service IC Ambepussa–Kurunagala–Trincomalee Road (A006 Road) Galewela 115.4 Service IC Ambepussa–Kurunagala–Trincomalee Road (A006 Road) Dambulla (A- 9) 129.5 Service IC Kandy–Jaffna Road ...
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The expressway will be Sri Lanka's costliest and most expensive road, estimated at US$57 million per km [6] In January 2013, Road Development Authority said that there will be an extra interchange in Athurugiriya with the intention of accommodating projected traffic from a fast developing area.