Brief Description of the Project
Introduction
Construction of Extension of Southern Expressway (ESEP) from Matara to Hambantota including Expressway link to Mattala (96km) has already been commenced. Construction of 96km long four lane Expressway split into four sections namely Matara – Beliatta (30km), Beliatta – Wetiya (26km), Wetiya – Andarawewa (15km) and Mattala – Hambantota via Andarawewa (25km). The expressway section from Matara to Beliatta (Ch.0+000 – Ch.30+000) is under the Extension of Southern Expressway Section 1.

Project Scope – ESEP Section 1
1. Length of the Expressway - 30km
2. Nos. of Interchanges - 3 nos
3. Viaduct Length - 10.357 km
4. Viaduct in intercahnges - 1.651 km
5. Nos. of Underpasses - 28 nos
6. Nos. of Overpasses - 8 nos
7. Nos. of Bridges - 6 nos
8. Nos. of Box Culverts - 68 nos
9. Cut length - LHS 7.700 km & RHS 7.83 km
10. Fill length - LHS 12.08 km & RHS 11.870 km

Current Major Activities
1. Asphalt Work (Wearing Course)
2. Crash Barrier Construction (Guard rails)
3. Road Marking
4. Toll Facility Buildings & Toll Booths Construction