In brief
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers approved three road repair contracts totaling 3.33 billion rupees, following a competitive bidding process. The contracts aim to restore infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, which caused over 600 deaths and $4.1 billion in damage in late 2025.
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers announced on Nov. 3 that it has approved three contracts totaling about 3.33 billion rupees (≈ 10 million dollars) to rebuild and upgrade road sections damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.
Details of the Contracts
The contracts were awarded through a National Competitive Bidding process, with the Cabinet approving proposals that were submitted by the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development. Lowest substantially responsive bidders were selected after bid evaluations and recommendations from High‑Level Procurement Committees.
The decision follows the devastating storm that struck Sri Lanka in late November to early December 2025. The cyclone caused more than 600 fatalities and an estimated $4.1 billion in damage to the country’s infrastructure.
This approval signals a rapid move toward restoring damaged roads, a critical component of the country’s post‑cyclone recovery effort. The contracts address several key road sections that were heavily damaged, and the government intends to complete the rehabilitation within the upcoming months.
Speakers in the Ministry of Transport noted that the competitive bidding process ensured fairness and value for the public. They also stated that the repairs will improve connectivity and safety for communities that were hardest hit by the cyclone.
While the contracts were approved today, the completion of the repairs will be monitored closely as part of Sri Lanka’s broader disaster recovery strategy.