A22 road (Sri Lanka)

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The A22 road is an A-Grade trunk road in Sri Lanka. It connects Passara with Monaragala. [1]

The A22 passes through Badalkumbura to reach Monaragala.

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References

  1. "National Highways (Class A, B & E Roads)". Road Development Authority. Road Development Authority (Sri Lanka). Retrieved 2024-02-05.

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