The Ministry of Highways and Investment Promotion stated that Sri Lanka’s expressways will be toll free from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday August 17.

Secretary to the Ministry D.C. Dissanayake stated that such measures have been taken in order to allow villagers to cast their vote.

He added that those travelling on the Colombo – Katunayake Highway, Kottawa – Matara Highway, and the Kottawa – Kaduwela outer circle road will be entitled to travel toll-free in view of the general election.

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