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Private Medical Insurance News - London 2012 Olympic Games Travel News and Advice

Friday, 27 July 2012 13:33

Transport for London (TfL) and London 2012 have issued the following travel advice for the London 2012 Olympic Games: Advice to Spectators:

• The London 2012 road events offer a great opportunity for many to see Olympic and Paralympic sport and very large crowds are expected to attend;
• If you are planning to attend a London 2012 road event, please arrive early, be prepared to wait for several hours and think carefully about bringing small children;
• Pack food and water, sun cream or waterproof clothing, depending on the weather;
• Think about the best viewing option for you, your friends and family. For some, it may be better to view the event at one of the many Live Sites across the UK or on TV at home, with friends, at a pub or local community centre;
• For the London’s 2012 Road Cycle Races on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July in particular, try to ‘stay local’ and enjoy the events as they pass through your local community;
• Have a back-up plan. If it gets really busy, you might want to enjoy one of the wealth of free events, cultural and entertainment opportunities on offer across the UK and during London’s summer like no other. Find out what’s happening and sign up for updates at www.molpresents.com and download the London 2012 ‘Join In’ app;
• If you are intending to travel – plan ahead. Go to www.GetAheadoftheGames.com which has all the tools and information you need about London 2012 road events and how to plan your journey. TfL also repeated its advice to motorists and urged those in London 2012 road event areas not to get caught out by the road closures necessary to stage the events. Advice to Motorists:
• Motorists are advised to avoid central London, around the ORN, venues and the London 2012 road event courses, including Box Hill in Surrey;
• Don’t get caught out – you will not be able to cross the race route by road;
• On London 2012 road event days road closures will be in place from early morning;
• Instead, please use public transport, cycle or walk. Transport for London (TfL) and London 2012 Issue Travel Advice for London 2012 Olympic Games

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Private Medical Insurance News - London 2012 Olympic Games Travel News and Advice

Friday, 27 July 2012 12:43

The first of the Olympic Lanes has opened this week in London with many more set to follow. MotorQuoteDirect has taken a look at the impact so far as the Olympic Lanes on the M4 are the first to come into operation. This first Games Lane comes into affect where the M4 bus lane used to operate, between junctions 3 and 2. The lane was opened before any others in order to deal with an expected rush of Olympic arrivals over coming days; Heathrow Airport is situated near to the London-bound M4 carriageway.

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