Worst times of day to travel the southern coastal highway.

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Jaxon N.55 rep1
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When is the traffic absolutely unbearable between Galle and Ahangama.

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Jaxon N.55 rep1

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The traffic on the main Galle to Matara coastal highway becomes absolutely unbearable during school run hours. You must avoid driving between 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM, as the narrow road becomes clogged with thousands of students, tuk tuks, and buses.

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Amali M.15730 rep1

The early morning commute between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM is also incredibly chaotic and slow moving. If you plan to travel between coastal towns, aim for the mid morning or late afternoon windows.

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Kasun D.18920 rep1

If you simply cannot avoid travelling during rush hour, taking the local coastal train is a brilliant alternative. It bypasses the traffic jams entirely and offers a beautifully scenic ride.

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Sivakumaran K.14140 rep1

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