Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Netherlands has approved an additional grant of EUR 730,000 to support the ongoing Design and Construction of Rural Bridges Project in Sri Lanka. This funding will address the project's additional financing requirements, further strengthening the long standing development cooperation between the two countries.

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 expected to be completed by February 2026, marking the successful conclusion of the project.

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