Archive · 27 May 2025
Bumpy Ride on East Coast Road Due to Road Work
The East Coast Road, specifically a 5-km stretch from Neelankarai to Akkarai, is currently rough due to road work.
The road surface is uneven with gravel exposed, making it risky, especially for bikers at night.
Road-widening and drainage work are the main reasons for the bad road conditions.
Officials are aware and will take action to fix the issues.
The issues are expected to be resolved by the end of June, according to a highways department official.
The public may face dust and debris during the work.
A 5-km stretch of East Coast Road from Neelankarai to Akkarai has an uneven road surface.
The road surface has layers missing, exposing gravel and dust, particularly near dividers.
Motorists and residents report hazardous conditions, especially for bikers.
Road-widening and drainage work by the highways department and Metrowater contribute to the problem.
Officials expect all issues to be resolved by the end of June.
- Who
- Motorists, especially bikers; Highways Department; Metrowater
- What
- Uneven road surface, missing layers, and exposed gravel causing a bumpy ride
- When
- Issues are ongoing; completion of repairs expected by the end of June
- Where
- East Coast Road, from Neelankarai to Akkarai
- Why
- Ongoing road-widening and drainage work; worn-out stretches pose risk
Resident's Perspective
Highway Department Perspective
Cause of the issue
Resident's Perspective
Residents attribute the road-widening work as the main reason for the road issues.
Highway Department Perspective
Road-widening and pipeline laying by Metrowater are the primary reasons for the current road conditions.
- Affected Road Stretch Length
- 5 km
- Affected Road Stretch
- Neelankarai to Akkarai
- Cause of Road Issues
- Ongoing road-widening and drainage work
- Estimated Completion of Repairs
- End of June