Sri Lanka’s first expressway, also known as the Southern Expressway, was inaugurated in 2011. Stretching 95.3 kilometers (59.2 miles) from Kottawa/Colombo to Galle, it was the first of many expressways in the country. Today, Sri Lanka boasts over 312 kilometers (194 miles) of expressways, strategically connecting the southern and central regions.
The expressway network in Sri Lanka consists of E-Grade highways, which are access-controlled toll roads designed for high-speed travel. The speed limits on these roads range from 80 to 100 kilometers per hour (50 to 62 mph).
| No | Name | Length | Northern End | Southern End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Southern Expressway | 200.45Km | Kottawa (Colombo) | Mattala |
| E02 | Outer Circular Expressway | 28.8Km | Kerawalapitiya | Kottawa (Colombo) |
| E03 | Colombo-Katunayake Expressway | 25.8Km | Bandaranaike International Airport | New Kelani Bridge (Colombo) |
| E04 | Central Expressway | 40.9Km | Kurunegala | Mirigama |
| E06 | Magampura Expressway | 16.5Km | Andarawewa | Hambantota |
The Sri Lankan expressway tolls mentioned above are calculated using the tolls published on the website of the Expressway Operation, Maintenance, and Management Division of the Road Development Authority of Sri Lanka.
For safety reasons, pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, three-wheelers (tuk-tuks), and tractors are strictly prohibited from entering these expressways.