The Rajagiriya Flyover (also referred to as the Rajagiriya Bridge) is a flyover built over Sri Jayawardenepura Mawatha in Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka. It is the longest flyover in the country. Initial designing and construction was conducted by Access Engineering on 6 June 2016,[1] with the flyover officially opening to the public on 8 January 2018 (8 January 2018) during an inaugural ceremony with the presence of the President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena.[2]

Rajagiriya Flyover
The flyover under construction in February 2018.
Coordinates06°54′33″N 79°53′46″E / 6.90917°N 79.89611°E / 6.90917; 79.89611 (Rajagiriya Flyover)
CrossesRajagiriya Junction
LocaleRajagiriya
OwnerRDA
Characteristics
Total length533 m (1,749 ft)
Width21.4 m (70 ft)
No. of spans2
History
Engineering design byAccess Engineering
Construction costRs. 4.7 billion
Opened8 January 2018 (8 January 2018)
Location
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The flyover cost a total of Rs.4.7 billion and measures 533 m (1,749 ft) long, 21.4 m (70 ft) wide, and consists of a total of four lanes over two spans.[2]

Part of the flyover under construction in February 2018.

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References

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  1. ^ "Rajagiriya Flyover". Access Engineering. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Rajagiriya flyover to open today, speed of vehicles to increase eight-fold". Lanka Business Online. 8 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
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