Ella-Wellawaya road blocked due to earthslip

Ella-Wellawaya road blocked due to earthslip

March 14, 2025   07:08 am

The Ella-Wellawaya road has been blocked near the 12th-kilometer post due to an earthslip triggered by adverse weather conditions, the police said.

The incident occurred yesterday (13) near Karandagolla, within the Ella Police Division, severely affecting traffic flow on the main road. 

Accordingly, police have urged motorists to use alternative routes until the road is cleared and restored for safe travel.

Alternative Routes for Motorists:

Ella to Wellawaya: Motorists can take the route via Uva Karandagolla, Bandarawela, and Ambadandegama.

Wellawaya to Ella: Vehicles can reach Ella via Wellawaya and Ambadandegama.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin - 2025.07.21

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin - 2025.07.21

President and IMF delegation discuss next review of Sri Lanka's EFF program (English)

Government disburses Rs. 1 million grant installments for new homes in Kalutara (English)

Final rites of Most Ven. Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thero to be held on Thursday (English)

Colombo Archdiocese seeks prosecution of sacked former SIS chief (English)

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

'Red' warning for strong winds up to 60 kmph issued (English)