Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Google Maps has begun updating information on approximately 12,000 kilometres of Sri Lanka's road network, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake announced.

The updates will cover A, B, and C-class roads and introduce six types of condition alerts, including lane closures and construction notices, aimed at helping travelers plan their journeys more efficiently.

In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Minister Ratnayake said the new feature is expected to reduce travel delays, improve route planning, and minimize unexpected congestion for road users.

He encouraged the public to check the Google Maps app for the latest updates and make use of the enhanced data while traveling. The project will run as a pilot program ...