Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The Netherlands has approved a grant of EUR 730,000 to support the ongoing Design and Construction of Rural Bridges Project in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development said in a statement.

This funding will address the project's additional financing requirements, further strengthening the long standing development cooperation between the two countries, the statement noted further.

The Rural Bridges Project aims to construct 162 rural bridges across Sri Lanka, enhancing mobility, connectivity, and the quality of life in rural communities. As of September 2025, the project has achieved 96% physical progress, with 151 bridges already completed. The construction of all planned bridges is e...