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23 <br /> entire length of this spur is within the water quality critical area for Little River and Lake <br /> Michie Reservoirs. The potential for pollution of these reservoirs is a serious concern. <br /> Response: Upon additional review, the staff determined that a freeway is not necessary <br /> to meet the projected demand and recommnddc that the concept of the freeway north of <br /> Treyburn be eliminated from the plan. From Orange Factory Road northward, Stagsvdle <br /> Road and Quail Roost Road can be upgraded to accommodate traffic volumes projected <br /> through 2010. South of Orange Factory Road, through the Treyburn development, the <br /> Freeway is recommended. <br /> OUTER LOOP - EASTERN FREEWAY <br /> US 501 to Oxford Highway: <br /> Background: This section of the proposed freeway passes through the Treyburn <br /> development and was included on the approved site plan. <br /> Comments: General comments opposing Treyburn and freeways in general were received <br /> for this section of the freeway. <br /> Response: Current zoning permits significant industrial, office, commercial and residential <br /> development in this quadrant. If the development density permitted under current zoning, <br /> particularly employment, is even partly realized, major road needs will be created. To <br /> include them in this Thoroughfare Plan is to lay the groundwork to have the needs met <br /> in conjunction with the development rather than in reaction to it. The projections <br /> indicate that a freeway will be necessary to handle the traffic demands. The alignment <br /> recommended appears to be the best to both serve the projected needs and minimize <br /> environmental impacts based on the preliminary information available. No revisions are <br /> proposed for this section. <br /> Oxford Highway to I-85: <br /> Background: This section of the Outer Loop would provide access between Treyburn and <br /> 1-85 east of Durham. Interchanges would be located at Old Oxford Road, Hamlin Road <br /> east of Red Mill Road, and I-85 at the existing Redwood Road interchange. <br /> Comments: Several citizens are concerned with the environmental impact of this section <br /> of freeway. In addition, the North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club has pointed out <br /> that: the proposed alignment of the freeway traverses the water quality critical area of <br /> the Falls Lake; it crosses wildlife mitigation lands set up when the lake was created; it <br /> crosses the Eno River near the Red Mill Road crossing. They state that a freeway <br /> 2.18 <br />