As the preparations continue for the London 2012 Olympics which are being hosted in London, a new concrete bridge has just been completed in Stratford, East London.

The purpose of constructing this reinforced concrete bridge is to provide access for cars, pedestrians and cyclists to the Olympic Park. The Bridge measures 42 metres in length and 18 metres wide spanning the railway lines.

This new bridge is a replacement for the old Angel Lane Bridge, which was constructed during the Victorian era. The Angel Lane Bridge had weight restrictions in place restricting the traffic access. It also and had no cycle lane or a footpath; the bridge now has a cycle lane and two pedestrian footpaths.

In addition to providing a boost to local transport links, the construction of the new reinforced concrete bridge means that remedial work can now be carried out on the  Stratford regional train station for the 2012 Olympic games. The scope of the consruction work will include; the extension of platform 10a to ensure it can cope with greater passenger numbers that will be travelling from central London from Stratford station.