Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- One lane of the Colombo-Kandy main road along the Kadugannawa-Ganetenne stretch will remain closed due to the risk of landslides and falling rocks, Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatta has announced.

He said the decision was taken following on-site inspections conducted to assess the potential danger of falling rocks and landslides along the affected section.

The District Secretary further stated that authorities have decided to completely close the road during nighttime if rainfall continues.

He urged motorists to use alternative routes wherever possible, citing the continuing risk of rockfalls and earth slips in the area.

Earth slips and falling rocks obstructed the Colombo-Kandy main road yesterday amid ad...