The historic Victoria bridge over the Kelani river which is over 100 years old is to be dismantled and moved to join the Ratmalana and Piliyandala towns over the Veras river. The bridge will be repaired and reassembled for this purpose. Meanwhile a new bridge will be constructed with Japanese aid over the Kelani river. This bridge will be on the exact location of the old Victoria bridge parellel to the Japan-Sri Lanka friendship bridge. The foundation stone will be laid for the new bridge by Minister of Transport and Highways A. H. M. Fowzie on June 28. Picture shows workers completing the required measurements prior to dismantling the ancient bridge which had been around for over a century. (Pic by Srilal Gomes)