The Colombo-Galle main road will be closed from 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, owing to the Mihindu Maha Perahera.

The Police Media Unit reported that the perahera will commence at 1 p.m. from the Colombo-Galle main road to Rathgama Junction; from there to the Patuwana Junction and once again proceed to the temple on the same route.

Thereby, the public travelling from Galle to Colombo can take a turn from the Rathgama junction to Ranapanadeniya, Madawila, Ginimallagaha, Mahawella, Goanapinuwa and enter the Galle Road across Hikkaduwa as alternative routes.

Police also stated that one lane can be used for vehicular movement from Colombo to Galle.

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