
Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter Ven. Galagoda Sri Aththadassi said the opening would be disrespectful to Sri Dalada Samidun.
The road that falls in the A 26 Kandy- Mahiyangana route was closed during the war period.
However, several parties requested the road to be reopened claiming that the move would ease traffic congestion and reduce air pollution. A clash erupted within two groups last Friday as a result.
The Asgiriya Chapter’s council committee is due to meet today to find an alternate solution for the issue.