Therefore, the police requested the public to use alternative routes.

Accordingly, motorists driving from Kandy towards Mahiyanganaya can use Badulla - Mahiyanganaya road by reaching Thenne Kumbura clock tower junction and then turn right towards Randenigala Badulla road (Raja Mawatha) and then turn left at Junction 21.

Vehicles driving towards Kandy from Mahiyanganaya can come along Badulla Mahiyanganaya Road and turn right at Junction 21 to Randenigala Badulla Road (Raja Mawatha) and turn left at Thanne Kumbura Clock Tower junction to reach Kandy city.