Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2012-08-29

Construction of Forty Six (46) Bridges on National Highways with Financial Assistance from the Government of France

- Cabinet approval has already been granted for the construction of 46 bridges on National Highways with a loan of Euro 22,021,702.00 from the Government of France. The proposal made by H.E. the President, to include side walks on both sides of the bridges for the benefit of the public, at a cost of Rs.79.5 million to be provided with domestic funds, was approved by the Cabinet.