Sri Lanka’s Central Expressway cost soars due to corruption and delays by previous governments
[OnLanka] - 03/10/2025
The Central Expressway, initially planned for completion 10 years ago at a cost of Rs. 158 billion, will now require Rs. 350 billion due to corruption, fraud, wastage, and delays caused by previous governments in Sri Lanka. The post Sri Lanka’s Central Expressway cost soars due to corruption (…)
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