Orr Road Extension
- Project typeTransportation
- Project budget$3.47 million (includes all costs associated with the project such as planning and design, acquiring the right-of-way, utility relocation, consultant fees, construction, signalization, permits and landscaping)
- Project phaseCompleted in 2020
Project Overview
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.
Project Goals
- To develop full turning capabilities at Orr Road and North Tryon Street/LYNX Blue Line
- To improve access to the Hidden Valley neighborhood and the Old Concord Road LYNX Blue Line Station
- To promote economic development by providing infrastructure to support and encourage transit-supportive development
Public Involvement
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:
- October 13, 2016 at New Hampton Presbyterian Church (LYNX Blue Line Extension meeting)
- October 12, 2016 at the Charlotte Main Library (LYNX Blue Line Extension meeting)
- October 11, 2016 at Sugaw Creek Church (LYNX Blue Line Extension meeting)