The new bridge is lifted into place on the Olympic Park
The permanent structure features two footbridges linked by a central walkway,
creating a ‘Z’ shape spanning either side of Carpenters Lock – a unique 1930s
historic structure on the River Lea.
During the Games a temporary deck will be placed between the permanent sections of the bridge to increase its width and enable a greater number of people to use the bridge during the busy Games period. This deck will be surfaced with a recycled rubber material featuring the colours of the five Olympic Rings.
Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Director of Infrastructure and Utilities Simon Wright said: ‘The Central Park bridge will help us lock-in legacy now by not only meeting Games-time needs but also leaving behind a striking structure in the heart of the Olympic Park for future generations to enjoy.
‘Lifting in the main structural elements of the Central Park bridge is an important milestone and follows the good progress we are making in building new roads and bridges to create new links across the Olympic Park.’
