2017

Access Engineering PLC contributes to construction of major bridges of the National Road Network

The construction work of three major bridges ; Bridge No 4/1 No 10 at Denagama/Hakmana on Hakmana – Meella – Talahaganwaduwa Road, Bridge No 15/2 across Kihimbi Ela on Galle- Baddegama Road completed successfully while the Bridge No 116/1 at Wellamadama on Colombo –Galle – Hambantota- Wellawaya Road proceeds in full swing as scheduled by Access Engineering PLC.

Access Engineering PLC, keeping abreast of the national objective towards improving the national road network and thereby contributing towards the economic development in Sri Lanka is constructing three major bridges under the Package 1 of Major Bridge Construction project of the National Road Network. The project which is implemented by Road Development Authority with the financial assistance from Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) aims to construct 37 major road bridges across the country.

The main contractor of the project is Wakachiku Construction Company Ltd (Japan) and the construction of the above three bridges were subcontracted to Access Engineering PLC. All the three projects being executed by Access Engineering PLC, are located on the major national roads in Southern Province which serve as feeder roads to the Southern Expressway (E01) which was commissioned up to Matara and is subject to extend from Matara to Hamabantota. The bridges completed by now help strengthen the mobility between the major commercial centers; Matara, Tangalla and Hambantota and within the region.

The scope of the project includes construction of a 90m long bridge with 3.7m wide two–lane carriageways at Deanagama/ Hakmana, construction of 57m long bridge with 3.7m wide two-lane carriageway across Kihimbi Ela and construction of 19m long bridge with 3.5m wide four-lane carriageway at Wellamadama. All three bridges are built with 1.5m wide foot walks on either side allowing easy mobility for pedestrians as well as motorists. Construction of pile foundation, abutments, piers, girders and bridge decks including all appurtenant structures is undertaken by Access Engineering at each bridge site.

“Adverse weather conditions observed at three bridge sites and the scarcity of soil materials due to the recently imposed legislations, made the work quiet challenging for us. Yet we managed to address the soil scarcity with the substitution of crushed rock materials. Further maximum measures were undertaken at all three sites to ensure minimum site disruptions and traffic congestions. With the completion of remaining bridge the surrounding road geometry will be significantly improved to ensure reduced travel time within the region. ” said Mr. Saman Jayasinghearachchi; Project Manager of the construction of major projects of the National Road Network.

Saman Jayasinghearachchi; Project Manager of the construction of major projects of the National Road Network.

Bridge No 4/1 No 10 at Denagama/Hakmana on Hakmana – Meella – Talahaganwaduwa Road- Completed

Bridge No 15/2 across Kihimbi Ela on Galle- Baddegama Road- Completed

Bridge No 116/1 at Wellamadama on Colombo –Galle – Hambantota- Wellawaya Road – In Progress