Rooftop structure is already visible at the Velodrome

Construction works at the Velodrome, at the Barra da Tijuca Olympic Park, are well advanced. The venue will be the stage of the track cycling events at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Indeed, building works are at the stage of putting up the metal structure and concrete slabs. In the lower levels, the internal access ramps have been concluded and the external ramps are being done. Slabs and walls are being done, as well as the technical area. The concrete has been laid down in the cistern and pump house in the reservoir.

The facility, which will have capacity for 5 thousand people, is expected to be finished in the fourth quarter of 2015. The first test-event has been set for March 2016.

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