Heavy traffic was reported in Kollupitiya Junction and surrounding areas this morning due to the rehearsals of 70th Independence Day celebration.
Police said that the vehicular movement towards Galle Face via Galle Road and other entrances had been restricted.
Passenger buses and all heavy vehicles were advice to use Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha and move towards Slave Island.
The Independence Day celebration rehearsals would be held from 9 am to 12 pm until Sturday(3). (TK)