This is how smart Broad Street could look once the tram extension works have been completed.
The artist’s impression depicts an impressive scene with the tram passing Sainsburys Local, opposite O’Neills, while pedestrians go about their business.
Work on the Westside extension began in June 2017 and construction is being carried out by the Midland Metro Alliance (MMA), a consortium set up by Travel for West Midlands (TfWM) to build a series of tram extensions across the region.
TfWM is already working with the MMA on the next section which will see passenger services running along Broad Street to Edgbaston in 2021, stopping at Brindleyplace, Five Ways and Edgbaston Village.
Mike Olley, general manager of Westside BID, said: “This artist’s impression shows our businesses and residents just how attractive the golden mile will become.
“This is an exciting time for Westside, and we’re working closely with the MMA to make sure that the extension happens as quickly and safely as possible.
“Hopefully the disruption caused by the works will be worthwhile in the long-term.”
By Steve Dyson.
Looks great! We need the Travelodge to be given an external refurb and then Broad Street will be one of the most attractive parts of the city.
This looks good apart from the numbers game.
thousands of people go out to broad street on a weekend and get drunk and get cabs/private hire cars to the front door to take them home …NEED A BIGGER BOAT with security on hit lol