Is the road from Colombo to Kandy fully repaired after Ditwah.
3 Answers from travellers
Yes, the main A1 highway connecting Colombo to Kandy is completely fully repaired and open to all traffic. The massive landslide debris that blocked the Kadugannawa pass during the December cyclone was cleared very quickly by the military and road authorities.
It is completely safe to hire a private driver or take the intercity bus up the mountain now, and the surrounding scenery is incredibly lush and green after the heavy rains.
The drive is entirely back to normal speed. You will notice some areas where fresh concrete retaining walls have been built to secure the slopes, but there are no major delays or road closures remaining.
Scam Watch: colombo
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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