EOM&M Division


E06 - Magampura Expressway



Magampura Expressway section connects the Hambantota Harbour and the Southern Expressway from Andarawewa System Interchange (in between Sooriyawewa and Mattala Interchanges), and ultimately linking Hambantota Harbour to the Commercial Capital, Colombo. This section consists of a 4-lane capacity. The maximum operating speed for this section is 100kmph.



Benefits of Magampura Expressway

  • Reduce travel time between Colombo to Hambantota.
  • Reduce traffic congestion on Colombo-Matara Road, and reduce delay costs, fuel costs there by contributing to national economy.
  • Attract private sector investors and there by contributing to expand the job market
  • Development of fisheries, agriculture, industries in the region.
  • Expand tourism presently confined to the coastal belt, along Colombo-Galle-Matara-Hambantota.
  • Enhance the value of land and property in the region

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