Residents of the area attributed this to the increasing tourist arrivals in the country and the school holidays.

The Nine Arch Bridge is a main tourist attraction in the up-county.The Nine Arch bridge built in 1921 during British rule in Sri Lanka is 300 ft long and 80 ft high.

It is a cynosure of the tourists for its exceptional architectural design and added to it is the scenic beauty of the lovely and attractive surroundings.