Sri Lanka, May 26 -- A special traffic plan will be in effect around Independence Square in Colombo, for the funeral of the late veteran actress Malini Fonseka, police have announced.

The funeral procession is scheduled to commence at 7:30 AM from the Jawatte Junction on Bauddhaloka Mawatha, proceed towards Borella, turn left at Maitland Place Junction onto Maitland Place, turn left again at the Ministry of Public Administration Junction, and travel along Independence Avenue to arrive at Independence Square by 9:00 AM.

The police have stated that roads will not be completely closed for the procession and ceremony.

However, traffic entering Independence Avenue from Independence Roundabout will be restricted for approximately 15 minutes ...