Marine Drive Tunnel, Colombo

Name: Marine Drive Tunnel
Address: Colombo, Sri Lanka

#97 among attractions in Colombo

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The Marine Drive Tunnel is a under construction tunnel which will connect Marine Drive in Kollupitiya to the Colombo International Financial City. The Cabinet of Sri Lanka has approved the signing of the MOU in January 2018. ()

Coordinates: 6°55'5"N, 79°50'47"E

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District 2B (Kollupitiya)Colombo Sri Lanka

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Marine Drive Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Seema Malaka, Floating Market.

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Scenic waterfront area with food stalls
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Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Marine Drive Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Galle Face Green, Colombo (12 min walk), Altair Building, Colombo (15 min walk), Seema Malaka, Colombo (15 min walk), One Galle Face, Colombo (18 min walk).

How to get to Marine Drive Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marine Drive Tunnel:

Train

Slave Island (11 min walk)
Kollupitiya (13 min walk)

Bus

Pettah Private Bus Station (32 min walk)