Swindon’s new Bus Boulevard, a revamped Fleming Way, is set to open in less than a year, according to reports.
The project, designed to be a public transport hub, aims to rejuvenate the town centre, which has seen better days.
However, the initiative has led to a mixture of anticipation and scepticism among readers.
Yet, the council has been cautious with timelines due to previous delays, initially planning for a 2024 opening.
Amid the excitement, many residents cast doubts on the project’s potential impact on the town.
Resident Carl Robertson voiced a common sentiment, stating, “A bus boulevard for a dead town centre.”
His comment reflects the prevailing view that a new transport hub may not be enough to revive the area significantly.
Ben Little added a tone of sarcasm, saying, “Yay!
“I can’t wait to not go into Swindon town centre!
“This is definitely what is going to bring to town back from a desolate shadow of its once bustling former self.”
His light-hearted remark highlights the frustration many feel regarding the town centre’s decline.
Several commenters have pointed out that the existing retail scene in Swindon is far from thriving.