17 January 2011

Sangupiddy Bridge Connecting Jaffna and Pooneryn Opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa

16th January 2011, www.news360.lk

The much awaited Sangupiddy Bridge connecting Jaffna and Pooneryn was declared opened today by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The 288 meter long bridge has two lanes and is built under the Uthuru Wasanthaya program.

The Government has earmarked Rs. 300 billion worth of public investments to rebuild the Northern Province in the coming years.

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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    SL Government should be congratulated for building bridges (literally) fast to link North and South. Not only will this usher in economic development but social cohesion too.

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  2. GnanaJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    This will reduce the travel time between Jaffna and Mannar. Very Good

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