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2012 venue roads 'will not cope'
Roads around the 2012 Olympic rowing venue in Eton will not cope with 30,000 expected spectators causing gridlock, a councillor has said. Colin Rayner, of Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, said nearby Windsor Castle and Legoland, plus rush-hour traffic, would add to the chaos.
The Olympic Delivery Authority said plans included temporary park-and-rides and shuttle buses from rail stations. It also said it was planning pedestrian, cycle and ferry access. Mr Rayner said he had concerns about the plan for a single road access route to the site via Windsor Racecourse. He said: "We're really excited about having the Olympics But what we want to do is make sure we work with the Olympic Delivery Authority to make sure we can get 30,000 people in and out without Windsor ceasing to function, and Maidenhead ceasing to function, and Slough"
Full article on BBC online
Dorney Rowing lake, in Bucks, just outside Maidenhead is the London 2012 Olympic Rowing venue. This purpose-built lake, which is owned by Eton College has already been used for the European Rowing Championships will be the largest Olympic Venue outside London and with Rowing being a British strength there will be great interest in the Venue
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