Expressways of Sri Lanka
Expressways in Sri Lanka
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| System information | |
| Length: | 353.7 km (219.8 mi) |
| Formed: | 27 November 2011 |
| Notes: | Length by 2019 |
| Highway names | |
| Expressways: | Expressway X (E X) |
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| Expressways of Sri Lanka | |
Sri Lanka currently has over 150 kilometres (93 mi) of designated expressways serving the southern part of the country. The first stage of the E01 Expressway (Southern Expressway) which opened in 2011 was Sri Lanka's first expressway spanning a distance of 95.3 kilometres (59.2 mi). The second stage of the Southern Expressway opened in 2014 and extends to Matara. The E03 Expressway (Colombo–Katunayake Expressway) opened in 2013 and connects Sri Lanka's largest city Colombo with the Bandaranaike International Airport covering a distance of 25.8 kilometres (16.0 mi). The newest expressway is the Outer-circular Expressway from Kaduwela to Kottawa to the E01 southern expressway. All E-Grade highways in Sri Lanka are access-controlled, toll roads with speeds limits in the range of 80–110 kilometres per hour (50–68 mph). Pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, three wheelers and tractors are not permitted to enter the expressways. The network is to be expanded to 350 kilometres (220 mi) by 2019.
ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) systems are being installed presently. ETC Electronic Toll Collection systems are being installed on the Southern Expressway while the Colombo-Katunayeke Expressway system is functional.
Southern Expressway (E01)
Southern Expressway Intersection
Katunayake Expressway (E03)
Birds-Eye Shot of CKE
CKE at night
CKE
Colombo Katunayake Expressway declared open
Display Sign on CKE
Electronic Display Sign - CKE
A road sign
Elevated section of the CKE
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