Bailey Bridge at Chilaw inaugurated (Pics)

2026-03-18 - 11:45

A 240-foot Bailey Bridge on the Chilaw–Thoduwawa Road, connecting the coastal villages of Thoduwawa and Iranawila, was jointly inaugurated by Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government – Prof A.H.M.H. Abayarathna, and High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka – Santosh Jha under India’s Post-Ditwah Reconstruction Assistance. Member of Parliament – W. Ajith Gihan was also present on the occasion. The bridge restores a vital road link along the coastal corridor connecting Colombo to Puttalam via Chilaw and supports livelihoods in the agriculture and fisheries sectors. It re-establishes an important transport route facilitating passenger movement, supply of essential goods, and economic activity in the region. This is the longest extra-wide Bailey Bridge installed by India in Sri Lanka as part of