Sri Lanka currently has over 271 kilometres (168 mi) of designated expressways serving the southern and central parts of the country.

The E03 Expressway (Colombo–Katunayake Expressway) opened in 2013 and connects Sri Lanka's largest city Colombo with the Bandaranaike International Airport covering a distance of 25.8 kilometres (16.0 mi).

The newest expressway is the Port Access Elevated Highway running from New Kelani Bridge, Colombo to Athurugiriya, It is estimated to be finished in 2025.

All E-Grade highways in Sri Lanka are access-controlled, toll roads with speeds limits in the range of 80–110 kilometres per hour (50–68 mph).

Pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, three wheelers and tractors are not permitted to enter the expressways.