Preparations for London 2012 appeared to be another step closer to completion on Wednesday when one of the first Olympic lanes appeared just outside the capital.
While the hype centres around the Olympic torch relay, preparations for this summer's Games are still underway around London, with the specially-designated lanes one of the final touches to be added.
This lane, outside the Surrey town of Egham, appears to be one of the first road in the complex network that will run through London.
The lanes will be used exclusively by Olympics officials, athletes and sponsors of the Games, between 7am and 7pm during the three-week event, held from 27 July to 12 August, as well as during the Paralympic Games between 29 August and 9 September.
Transport for London (TfL) says the lanes are a "fundamental part of London's Host City Contract," and will try and ensure that athletes and staff arrive on time to their events.
The lanes form part of the Olympic Road Network (ORN), which includes roads with the special Olympic lanes, as well as changes to traffic signals, suspension of certain parking areas and the removal of pedestrian crossings in some places.
You can find out more about how the lanes and the Olympic Road Network will affect your journey on the TfL website.
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The Huffington Post UK | Posted: 23/05/2012 10:51 Updated: 29/05/2012 12:02