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This project originated from the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Program (NECI) planning effort. The project limits are from North Tryon Street to Austin Drive. This project provides a new street connection by extending Orr Road from North Tryon Street to Dawn Circle and to Austin Drive. The cross section includes two travel lanes, bike lanes, curb & gutter, sidewalk & planting strip and street trees. The project replaces the left-turn access to and from North Tryon Street that was lost due to the LYNBX Blue Line Extension. Also, extending Orr Road adds another access point into the southern part of the Hidden Valley neighborhood, which helps alleviate potential congestion at Arrowhead Road.
A series of neighborhood meetings, public meetings and stakeholder interviews were held during the pre-planning phase for the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Improvement Program (NECI). Additional meetings took place on the following dates: