The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to conduct a detailed feasibility study aimed at reducing traffic congestion around the Lotus Roundabout in Colombo.

The decision was taken following concerns that the area has become a major choke point during peak hours. Officials warned that congestion would worsen with the completion of the Colombo Port City, the Port Access Road, and other ongoing development projects.

The proposal, presented by the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, calls for selecting a consultancy agency through the procurement process to identify a sustainable solution.

The study will focus on improving connectivity with main transport corridors and easing bottlenecks, particularly at the ramps of the Port Access Road and the extension of the coastal road.ridors and minimizing congestion, specifically addressing the ramps of the Port Access Road and the extension of the coastal road.