Residents in the Ginigathhena area have warned of potential dangers from unstable rocks and trees positioned above the main Hatton-Colombo road following recent heavy rainfall.
Communities living near the Rampadeniya section of the Hatton-Colombo main road have expressed alarm over deteriorating conditions that could threaten motorists and pedestrians. Heavy rainfall in recent days has already triggered earth and rock falls across the busy route, causing temporary traffic disruptions until cleanup crews removed the debris.
However, residents contend that the immediate threat remains unresolved. They have identified several large rocks and trees still precariously positioned in the elevated reserve area directly above the roadway, which they fear could give way without warning. The unstable geological conditions, exacerbated by the recent weather, have created what locals describe as a potential hazard requiring urgent attention.
Calling for swift intervention, residents have appealed to relevant government authorities to take preventive measures by removing the dangerous rocks and trees before a more serious incident occurs. The appeals underscore concerns about infrastructure safety and maintenance along this critical transportation corridor connecting the central highlands to the capital.