It has been decided to make changes to the proposed Central Expressway without removing the controversial ‘Crudia zeylanica’ tree from its site. Secretary to the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Conservation Bandula Harischandra said that the decision was taken during a discussion with the Secretary to the Ministry of Highways yesterday (16). Its most recent event was the revelation that a ‘Crudia zeylanica’ plant was obstructing the route proposed for the Central Expressway which is currently under construction. A discussion was held yesterday between the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Conservation and the Ministry of Highways regarding the future course of action in this regard. Secretary to the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Conservation Bandula Harischandra stated that an agreement was reached to carry out development work on the Central Expressway without removing the plant from the site.

Source: The Nation February 17, 2021 19:41 UTC