The Highways and Road Development Ministry will spend around Rs. 189.4 million funded by the Kuwait Government to expedite the reconstruction and renovation of the stretch of road between Peradeniya and Gannoruwa. Acting Highways and Road Development Minister T.B. Ekanayake directed to accelerate renovation immediately to solve the traffic congestion at Peradeniya junction. The Highways and Road Development Ministry spokesman told the Daily News that this road was constructed during British rule and has not been reconstructed for a long time. The road is being widened by a two km under the reconstruction project concrete drainage system will also be set up. The area beside the road will be filled with soil while stone barriers will be built to prevent soil erosion. Bends will be widened while the traffic signal system will also be improved.