Construction activities along the Gampaha segment of the Central Expressway project have advanced rapidly into August 2026, with highways officials confirming zero delays across key structural sections. The corridor serves as a main artery linking Western Province commercial zones with the central inland regions. Project managers highlighted that bridge works and elevated highway spans near Gampaha are undergoing final quality assurance testing. Once fully integrated, the expressway will reduce heavy transit times between Colombo, Gampaha, and Kurunegala by over 45%. Local commercial bodies have welcomed the infrastructure momentum, pointing to accelerated industrial park development and increased logistics investment across Gampaha District.