Fewer ‘Orchard’ Streets, More ‘Blue Ridge’

Dave Jones — July 19, 2022 - 3:40pm

Confused about all the “Orchard”-named streets in the northwest corner of the central campus? You’re not alone, Transportation Services said recently in announcing a name change for Orchard Road between Orchard Park Drive on the west and La Rue Road on the east.

As of July 1, this section of road is called Blue Ridge Road — a change made, in part, to ease the name confusion. We’ll talk more about the name in a little bit.

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Fewer ‘Orchard’ Streets, More ‘Blue Ridge’