Beijing Evening News quoted Beijing Municipal Environment Protection Bureau as saying that the major comprehensive treatment tasks now have been accomplished and enterprises that have not finished yet will be shut down during the Games.

According to the Bureau, all measures that come to ensure air quality during the Games are now being carried out smoothly. Since July 1st earthwork and concrete casting projects have been gradually ceased and will be completely stopped before July 20. Besides, traffic restrictions will be conducted to help ease congestion and reduce pollution during the Olympics.