Authorities have temporarily closed the road between Ganethenna and Lower Kadugannawa following the accumulation of mud, water, and rocks caused by heavy rainfall in the region.
The road connection between Ganethenna and Lower Kadugannawa has been shut down temporarily as a safety precaution following the spillage of substantial quantities of mud, water, and rock debris onto the roadway. The closure comes amid persistent adverse weather conditions affecting the area, with heavy rainfall cited as the primary cause of the road degradation.
According to the Deputy Director of the Kandy Disaster Management Centre, Indika Ranaweera, the decision to close the route was made to protect the safety of motorists using the road. Authorities have established alternative routes to accommodate traffic while the necessary clearance and safety assessment operations are conducted on the affected section.
No timeline has been provided for when normal traffic flow may resume on the route. The situation remains under monitoring by disaster management officials as weather conditions continue across the region.
