Why is there a special traffic plan in Colombo on April 19 and 20?
I heard about road closures near Baseline Road and Galle Face. Is there a high level visit happening today.
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The Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan is visiting Sri Lanka from April 19 to 20, 2026. A motorcade will travel from the airport via the Katunayake Expressway and Baseline Road to the Taj Samudra Hotel this morning. Expect intermittent traffic restrictions near Borella, Nelum Pokuna, and Galle Face. Heavy vehicles are banned on these routes two hours before the motorcade movement.
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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