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Sri Lanka's Central Expressway cost soars due to corruption and delays by previous governments

Summary by ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News From Sri Lanka
The Central Expressway, initially planned for completion 10 years ago at a cost of Rs. 158 billion, will now require Rs. 350 billion due to corruption, fraud, wastage, and delays caused by previous governments in Sri Lanka. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, in the Parliament of Sri Lanka on March 7, 2025. He further mentioned that the Central Expressway is expected to be fully completed with…
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Sri Lanka's Central Expressway cost soars due to corruption and delays by previous governments

The Central Expressway, initially planned for completion 10 years ago at a cost of Rs. 158 billion, will now require Rs. 350 billion due to corruption, fraud, wastage, and delays caused by previous governments in Sri Lanka. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, in the Parliament of Sri Lanka on March 7, 2025. He further mentioned that the Central Expressway is expected to be fully completed with…

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