ARTIST'S impressions have been revealed showing how Nottingham is to be transformed by the £570 million tram extension.
The multi-million pound project to build new lines for NET Phase Two to Chilwell via the Queen's Medical Centre and Beeston and Clifton via Wilford is now well under way.
NET Phase Two is the region's biggest construction project and builds on the success of the existing line from Hucknall to the city centre, which is used by around ten million passengers a year.
The five new images show how the new tram lines might look at key areas of the city from late 2014. They include:
The new viaduct and tram stop at the QMC, next to the hospital's South Block. Located on the Chilwell tram line, a series of structures will connect the line through the QMC, over the ring-road and into the University of Nottingham's main campus.
Trams passing over the widened grade-II listed Wilford Toll Bridge.
The tram stop on Southchurch Drive, in the centre of Clifton, with access to local medical, shopping and sports facilities.
The tram stop in Beeston town centre, which connects with the bus station and supports regeneration plans for the area.
The Chilwell Road tram stop in Beeston. This part of the route has led to criticism, as the road will be closed to traffic while the work is carried out.
Councillor Jane Urquhart, portfolio holder for planning and transport at Nottingham City Council, said: "These new images illustrate the exciting benefits the extended tram network will bring."
The new tram lines are due to be completed by the end of 2014.
