Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The government has granted approval for the renovation of the Southern Expressway (E-01) from the 19th to the 34th kilometer, covering the stretch between Kottawa and Dodangoda.

Cabinet spokesman told the media that extensive surface cracks and internal structural degradation have been observed in the affected section, necessitating urgent repairs.

"It has been identified that the degraded base area should be repaired and a new surface overlay applied," the spokesman said.

Bids were invited from qualified local institutions under the National Competitive Procurement procedure. Following evaluations, the High-Level Standing Procurement Committee recommended awarding the contract to Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, the l...