Work is beginning this Spring on a £24.1 million transport Interchange in Dudley town centre, part of £1 billion investment programme aimed at transforming the borough over the next decade.
The Interchange will complement a significant extension to the Midlands Metro line, thought to be the biggest light rail project in the UK. Work has already started on the 11 kilometre route, that will connect Dudley and Birmingham in around 40 minutes, reducing journey times and improving access to leisure and employment.
The project is one of a number of planned regeneration projects, ranging from transport and leisure, to education and new homes that will create new employment opportunities and business investment to the Dudley area.
Councillor Patrick Harley, leader of the council, said: "Here at Dudley we are proactive and forward-thinking, we aren't content to just 'tick along'. We have ambitious plans that will see our borough grow, thrive and flourish - defining the next generation.
"It's not just our transport that is seeing big improvements, we are also making multi-million pound investments in business, education and leisure that will completely transform Dudley over the next decade. We will enjoy better connectivity, more housing, new learning and innovation opportunities and an improved lifestyle offer that will bring more jobs, people and businesses, which in turn, will see our economy escalate.
"We want to talk to businesses, developers and investors about jumping on board Dudley's journey. This is a fantastic area with untapped potential and with all the improvements afoot, now is the perfect time to come and find out what Dudley has to offer."