NEW aerial images showing progress on the Olympic site have been released.

The images, taken earlier this month, show construction progress on five major venues including the Olympic Stadium, the Aquatics Centre and the Velodrome.

They show the Olympic Stadium at its full height and roofs on the Velodrome and Aquatics Centre nearing completion.

They also include the first image of the new Angel Lane Bridge being built in Stratford which will link to the Olympic Park.

Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Chairman John Armitt, said: "As we approach the halfway point of our toughest year in the construction of the Olympic Park, these new images show the visible progress being made.

"The structures of the "big five" venues are already firm fixtures on the east London skyline and we remain on schedule.

"However there is no room for complacency as construction activity accelerates in the coming months."

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