Colombo, 23 December 2025:- Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic management plan for December 24, anticipating heavy crowds and increased vehicle congestion as large numbers of people are expected to visit the Galle Face area to celebrate Christmas Eve.
Police said the temporary traffic arrangements will be enforced mainly around Fort, Pettah, Kollupitiya, Bambalapitiya, Maradana, Kompannavidiya and Cinnamon Gardens, where congestion is expected to peak during the evening hours.
According to the police statement, normal traffic flow will be maintained across these divisions as far as possible. However, traffic diversions will be introduced if congestion becomes severe, with the aim of easing bottlenecks and ensuring public safety during the festive period.
Vehicles entering Colombo via Galle Road and the Galle Face area will be permitted to proceed only along designated routes. Police noted that vehicles using inner roads may be redirected toward the NSA roundabout when required, depending on traffic conditions.
Police also warned that parking on main roads or in a manner that obstructs traffic will not be allowed. Legal action will be taken against motorists who violate traffic regulations during the enforcement of the special traffic plan.
To accommodate the influx of visitors, authorities have designated several free and paid parking areas across Colombo, including locations in Fort, Kollupitiya, Bambalapitiya, Maradana and Cinnamon Gardens.
Police have appealed to motorists and the general public to cooperate with officers on duty and to help publicise the traffic arrangements in order to minimise inconvenience during the Christmas celebrations.
The special traffic plan will come into effect on December 24, police confirmed.
