A special programme to reduce the number of road accidents on pedestrian crossings, will commence on Monday, February 1.

Chairman of the National Council for Road Safety, Professor Sisira Kodagoda said that steps would be taken to assess the pedestrian crossings deemed unsafe. He added that the programme will be implemented together with the  the Colombo Municipal Council and the Road Development Authority.

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