Beijing plans traffic controls in 35 areas for Olympics opening
30/7/2008 17:36
Transportation authorities in Beijing said today that they would apply
traffic controls on 35 sections of road on Aug. 8 to ensure the Olympics opening
ceremony is held smoothly and safely.
The ceremony starts at 8 p.m. on Aug. 8
at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium in the Olympic Central District in
northern Beijing. At least 100,000 people including athletes, world leaders,
Games officials and spectators are expected to take part.
The controls will
apply at different times, starting as early as 11:30 a.m. in some spots but
lasting only from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in others.
Vehicles without Olympics
permits and people who are not taking part in the ceremony will be subject to
temporary controls on their movement.
During the control hours, parking will
be prohibited along both sides of these road sections, including Anli Road,
Beichen Road and Badaling Expressway, according to the announcement.
The city
transportation authority also advised spectators not to drive their own cars to
the opening ceremony, as there would be no parking for such
vehicles.
Xinhua
|
