President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that discussions have been held on environmental concerns, and the government now hopes to connect Mannar and Puttalam through an alternative and new approach through the road currently under construction.
The President pointed out that opening this route would reduce the distance to Puttalam by approximately 90 km.
“You’re the ones who are familiar with this area. That’s why we will not allow destructive projects that harm the environment. Every project must be carried out with public consent and with minimal environmental damage. You know that the road between Mannar and Puttalam has been closed for a long time. Reopening it will reduce the distance to Puttalam by about 90 km. We are now exploring new ways to connect Mannar and Puttalam with alternative proposals while considering environmental concerns,” he said.
President Dissanayake further stated that it is the duty of the government to provide convenience to the people and not to burden them or trap them in problems.
“That is why we have built a government that listens to the people and works for the people,” he added. (Newswire)
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