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Every day we will outline some of the main issues expected for the following day's travel via public transport and road.

You are advised to check official websites including getaheadofthegames.com, Transport for London live travel news and follow twitter feeds such as TfL Travel Alerts, TfL Traffic News and GetAheadof theGames

Travel - Monday 30 July

 The roads and public transport networks will be exceptionally busy as tomorrow is the first weekday of the Olympic Games.

Public transport

 Today is expected to be the busiest day on the DLR during the Games, especially after the Equestrian Cross-Country event in Greenwich Park finishes (approximately 16.40).

 Busiest times for public transport will be 10am to midday and 4pm to 7pm. Late evening, from 9am to close, is expected to be busier than usual.

More information: public transport bulletin

Road travel

 Roads are expected to be much busier than usual, particularly around venue areas, where certain restrictions will be in place.

 Greenwich will be exceptionally busy in the afternoon due to the large amount of spectators attending the Equestrian Cross-Country event.

 The Olympic Road Network (ORN) is now in operation from 6am to midnight. The ORN will be serving venues in Wembley, Wimbledon, Greenwich, ExCel, the Olympic Park and Royal Artillery Barracks. All areas are expected to be exceptionally busy.

More information: road travel bulletin

US basketball superstars gives SportsDock the thumbs up

After the excitement of the opening ceremony, Team USA's mens basketball team got down to business, training at UEL's SportsDock ahead of their first game against France.

UEL was invited along to the training session on Saturday and had a chance to interview some of the world-famous players including household names, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.

LA Lakers' legend, Kobe Bryant, was asked for his verdict on SportsDock, responding: "It's gorgeous, a beautiful training facility that has been really well done." Read more

Watch a video of Team USA basketball legends at SportsDock

Student's stories

UEL students have also been getting involved in the Games in lots of different ways, ranging from dancing in the Opening Ceremony to covering stories for Team USA. Chris Deacon, Sports Journalism student, explains his role in the Olympics:

"I am a Sports Journalism student assigned to cover basketball, BMX and martial arts for Team USA. Reporting for USOC will enable me to further my journalistic ambitions and engage me to that particular environment.

"It is also incredible to be involved in one of the biggest sporting events in London, which will be covered across the world."

UEL student Chris Deacon

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