Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Vasavilan-Palaly road, which remained closed for 34 years due to the prolonged civil conflict, has officially been reopened to the public this morning (10).

It was reported that the decision to reopen the route comes following persistent requests from local residents and the wider public.

The road, which passes through a designated high-security zone and military quarters, will now operate under a strict set of security regulations. Authorities have stated that these measures are necessary to ensure the safety of both civilians and military personnel.

According to the new guidelines, the road will be accessible to the public daily from 6.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Only light vehicles and passenger buses will be al...