Pedestrian access to the park will be provided mainly via a 250m-long and 40m-wide land bridge. The elements will be removed once the games are over.
Together with these elements, the bridge will total 70m in width. To accommodate a greater number of spectators, the arch-shaped bridge will be added with temporary elements during the games. The main permanent bridge will be the largest bridge in the park. Serving as the main artery of the park, the bridge will transport the construction traffic throughout the site. It connects the park’s main north-south route, linking the Olympic stadium with the Aquatics centre. The bridge, also referred to as the Central Park Bridge, measures 30m in length, 18m in width and features a 18m high arch. Construction of the main permanent bridge which runs through the centre of the Olympic park is complete. Currently, seven bridges are nearing completion. The park will be connected with more than 30 new bridges, both temporary and permanent. “The Olympic stadium structures, bridges and highways project is the largest construction project undertaken by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).” Olympic park permanent and temporary bridges Retaining walls, other ancillary structures and drainage systems will be constructed as part of the project. The project also includes primary and secondary roads, which will be constructed throughout the Olympic park site as well as surrounding areas, including an 11km loop road. The bridges include 12 footbridges, 16 highway bridges, four land-bridges, four under-bridges, two external bridges and one underpass. The project consists of building a total of 38 bridges and an underpass.
Construction on 21 bridges is currently underway. Work on the project began in 2007 and is scheduled for completion by 2012. The network will create better connectivity throughout the park and provide an accessible Olympic park during the games in 2012. The project includes building a network of 30 new bridges and 20km of roads in and around the Olympic park site. The Olympic stadium structures, bridges and highways project is the largest construction project undertaken by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA). The park will be connected with more than 30 new bridges, both temporary and permanent.Īn aerial image of the first of the five bridges to be installed around the Olympic Stadium. The Olympic Park site will be surrounded by an 11km loop road.