Issues related with Rural Bridges u Turfing and side slope are not according to the standards. u No proper Approach road. u Signal lights have not been fixed where appropriate to avoid accidents. u Thickness of the tail side of slab is not standard in most of the cases.
Background: The Government of Srilanka has initiated the implementation of 1210 Nos. of Rural Bridges, Island wide in three Phases on a Turnkey Basis. Implementing Agency: Part of the project had been implemented under three contract agreement by the former Ministry of Economic Development. The balance part was assigned to the Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government through cabinet decision No:15/0519/605/009- dated 30-04-2015.