Orange County considers Hiawassee Road pedestrian and cyclist improvements

Orange County scheduled a hearing on proposed Hiawassee Road safety improvements. The study covers the corridor from Balboa Drive to Silver Star Road. Options include a multiuse path, protected crossings and traffic calming. The county’s October 26 notice describes recommendations, not completed construction.

Published October 27, 2026 · Sion editorial

Orange County’s October 27 commission agenda included a public hearing on a roadway study for Hiawassee Road between Balboa Drive and Silver Star Road.

The county’s October 26 preview says the study recommends a 10-foot multiuse path on the west side, protected midblock crossings and traffic-calming measures. The county identifies the corridor as fourth on its high-injury network.

The published preview requested commission direction on the study. It does not establish that a project has been approved for construction or provide a construction schedule. The described stretch is the one identified in the county notice; it should not be assumed to cover all of Hiawassee Road.