Speed humps have been torn out of a residential London street so that Olympic dignitaries can be chauffeured across the city in comfort.
The nine traffic-calming obstacles have been removed from Charlton Park Lane in Greenwich, which is near one of the Olympic venues.
When the Games are over, the humps, which were installed more than 15 years ago, will be put back – at a total cost to the taxpayer of at least £50,000.
The street's proximity to the Royal Artillery Barracks, where the shooting and Paralympic archery events will take place, has led to it being designated part of the Olympic Route Network, along which competitors and executives from international firms sponsoring the Games will be ferried in BMWs.
Transport for London (TfL), which is carrying out the work on behalf of the Olympic Delivery Authority, said electronic speed-warning signs and extra police patrols would be deployed.
But when a Mail on Sunday reporter visited the area last week, the signs appeared not to be working and there was no visible police presence…
In the comments, Andrea, London adds:
I just heard that on the radio that will cost a lot more than 50.000. The quote from the council of the removal of ONE speed bump is around 15.000. ..plus if you get caught on those lanes and are not with a VIP permit you will be fined around £150.
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