According to an official, the cars have to pay a minimum of 100 rupees and a maximum of 400 rupees for the whole distance on the expressway, scheduled to be opened later this month.

The toll rates are to be announced officially soon.

The Southern Expressway, linking Colombo with Galle in the initial stage, is to be declared open later this month by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The second stage of the expressway from Galle to Matara is now being constructed.