Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Congestion at Sri Lanka's expressway toll gates has worsened, especially during peak hours, with motorists facing long waits as multiple booths remain closed due to staff shortages and prolonged delays in introducing automated tolling systems, the Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka currently operates several expressways, with around 271 to 312 kilometres of expressway network across the country, primarily serving the southern and central regions.

Although multiple counters are available at many expressway entry points, such as Kottawa and Kerawalapitiya on the Southern Expressway, several of them remain non-functional, leading to long queues and frustration among motorists, especially during peak hours.

During the 202...