PLANNING permission for a temporary footbridge to allow people to access the Olympic site more easily has been granted.

The bridge will be built over the district line at West Ham station.

2012 bosses say it will enable visitors to access the 'Greenway' path to the Olympic park without causing inconvenience to commuters.

Olympic Delivery Authority transport director Hugh Sumner said: “West Ham is a key station that will enable spectators to get straight onto the Greenway and up to the Olympic Park from the District and Hammersmith & City lines.

“Our plans will make sure that spectators, regular commuters and residents alike can safely use West Ham station, avoiding unnecessary congestion.

“Securing planning permission for these works is an important step towards keeping people moving at this key station in 2012.”

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