Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- One lane on the road from Slave Island to Lake House roundabout has been closed due to a protest staged by Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees opposite of the CEB head office, Ada Derana reporter said.

Accordingly, the movement of traffic along the Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha towards Slave Island has been restricted, police stated.

Police confirmed heavy traffic has been reported in the area and requested motorists to use alternative roads.

Electricity trade unions have been staging a protest against the way in which authorities are MOVING forward the restructuring process of the CEB.

Meanwhile, trade unions have also warned that they will further intensify their ongoing trade union actions if their de...