A special traffic plan is in place near the Galle Face Green and adjacent areas for five days, in view of the rehearsals for the 75th Independence Day celebration.
According to a press release issued by Sri Lanka Police, this traffic arrangement is implemented on January 28, January 29, February 01, February 02 and February 03 from 5.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m
Meanwhile, several groups and individuals have planned protests claiming that the expense could be better used to alleviate some of the burning issues in the country as a result of the economic crisis.
It is noteworthy that a heavy presence of armed soldiers could be witnessed in and around roads in the Colombo 03 and Colombo 01 areas.