Special Security Plan to Begin from April 1 for Sinhala New Year Travel Safety

A nationwide special security plan will be implemented from April 1 ahead of the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year season, it has been announced by the Traffic Management and Road Safety Division of the Sri Lanka Police.

The security arrangements will be strengthened across the country because a significant increase in public movement and vehicle traffic is expected during the festive travel period. Therefore, additional traffic police officers and security personnel will be deployed to support road safety operations.

Furthermore, special traffic control measures will be introduced in key urban locations, especially in Colombo and other major cities, where transport activity is expected to rise sharply during the holiday season.

In addition, railway stations, main bus terminals, and major commercial centers will be closely monitored under the special operational plan. These locations have been identified as high-movement zones during the New Year travel rush.

Meanwhile, coordinated security operations will also be carried out to ensure safer travel conditions for passengers. As a result, improved traffic flow and reduced congestion are expected across major transport routes during the festive period.

Authorities have stated that these preventive measures are being introduced to enhance public safety while supporting smooth transportation during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations nationwide.