With over 100,000 visitors, athletes and officials expected go pass through it as they head for the Olympic Park and the opening ceremony of London 2012, Westfield Stratford City shops will be closing at 3pm today, Friday.
Restaurants, bowling, hotels and leisure venues will remain open and for the duration of the Games there will be extended opening hours, it is announced.
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