By The Pulseline News Desk
The National Building Research Institution (NBRI) has begun emergency mitigation work to minimise the risk of further rockfalls along the Colombo–Kandy main road at Kadugannawa, following a rockfall that forced the temporary closure of the busy highway yesterday.
NBRI teams have inspected the affected location this morning and identified several additional large, detached rock fragments that could become unstable and pose a threat to motorists using the road, Senior Geologist Wasantha Senadheera has said.
The organisation has commenced measures to reduce the risk of further rockfalls, with particular attention being paid to unstable rock formations above the roadway.
The Colombo–Kandy main road was temporarily closed yesterday afternoon following a rockfall near the historic Kadugannawa pass, raising fresh concerns over the safety of motorists travelling along one of the country’s busiest and most important transport routes. The road was reopened for traffic this morning.
The Kadugannawa section is particularly vulnerable to rockfalls due to its steep terrain and exposed rock faces, especially during periods of heavy rainfall.
The latest incident has once again highlighted the need for continuous geological assessments and preventive measures along vulnerable sections of the country’s main road network.
The NBRI’s ongoing inspection and mitigation work is aimed at identifying potential hazards before further rock fragments dislodge and threaten road users.
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