A new 10-kilometer subway loop line is currently being built in
Beijing to link key Olympic venues, including the National Stadium
or "Bird's Nest" and National Swimming Center or "Water Cube."
An official working on construction for the Beijing 2008
Olympics, Xu Bo, said the new line would alleviate traffic flow
near the Olympic venues.
Speaking on City Management Radio on Sunday, he announced that
the new underground line would be open to the public upon
completion. He further added that traffic conditions had been
considered throughout the construction process of the sports
venues, particularly for those located in urban areas.
As for profit-making from investment in the Olympics, he
revealed that the houses in the Olympic Village were built based on
commercial building standards. Currently, eight buildings
containing close to 200 apartments have been sold. This situation
is similar to that of the Media Village, where the facilities for
reporters will be removed and the houses sold after the Games.
He announced that the main Olympic venues, namely the Bird's
Nest and Water Cube, are expected to open to visitors when the
Games end, with detailed plans under review by relevant
departments.
(CRI February 6, 2007)
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