Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Colombo Traffic Division has announced a special traffic plan for rehearsals leading up to the Independence Day celebrations on February 4, 2025. The plan will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. from January 29, 2025 to February 2, 2025.

During these times, several roads near Independence Square in Cinnamon Gardens will be closed to facilitate preparations for the event.

The closed roads include:

Wijerama Mawatha to Vidya Mawatha

Bauddhaloka Mawatha to Maitland Place

Bauddhaloka Mawatha to Prema Keerthi De Alwis Mawatha

Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha to Foundation Road

Independence Roundabout to Independence Square

Horton Place to Maitland Crescent Junction towards Independence Roundabout

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