- the Southern Expressway Extension Project with a total length of 96 km consists of four main sections, namely, Section 1 (from Matara to Beliatta - 30 km), Section 2 (from Beliatta to Wetiya - 26 km), Section 3 (from Wetiya to Mattala - 15 km) and Section 4 (from Mattala to Hambantota via Andarawewa - 25 km). The construction of roads and flyovers in Hambantota International Hub Development Project contains Section 3 of the Southern Expressway Extension with Sooriyawewa - Galwela Junction - Moraketiya - Embilipitya Road (18.28 km) and Ranna - Wetiya Road (16.15 km). The proposal made by H.E. the President, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance and Planning, to proceed with the activities relating to loan arrangements for the purpose, was approved by the Cabinet.