President Dissanayake presents budget allocations for roads, expressways and railways
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President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced major allocations for transport infrastructure while presenting the budget in Parliament on 12 November 2026.
Virakesari reported an allocation of Rs. 251 billion for roads, expressways and railway lines for the 2027 financial year, whereas Hiru News reported Rs. 487 billion allocated specifically for road development.
According to Hiru News, expressway allocations include Rs. 53,450 million for the Kadawatha–Meerigama section of the Central Expressway, Rs. 30,000 million for the Kurunegala–Galewela expressway, and Rs. 27,000 million for the Ruwanpura Expressway.
Hiru News also reported Rs. 23,050 million for the Rambukkana–Galagedara road, Rs. 8,500 million for expressway link roads, and Rs. 4,500 million for the Pothuhera–Rambukkana road.
