Transportation

Jaffna is increasingly well-connected to the rest of the island and the region. * **Roads:** The A9 Highway is the primary artery connecting Jaffna to central and southern Sri Lanka. It was heavily rebuilt post-war and handles the bulk of freight and passenger traffic. * **Public Transit:** An extensive network of private and state-run (CTB) buses connects Jaffna to towns across the peninsula and major cities like Colombo and Kandy. * **Rail:** The "Yal Devi" (Jaffna Queen) express train is a cultural icon. The railway line, destroyed during the war, was fully rebuilt and reconnected to Colombo in 2014. * **Airways:** Jaffna International Airport (Palaly) operates regional flights, notably offering direct connections to Chennai, India. * **Local Transport:** Auto-rickshaws (tuk-tuks), motorbikes, and bicycles are the most common modes of local transit.