Study Overview

Orange County’s Transportation Planning Division has initiated a transportation improvement study that will perform a high-level technical evaluation to determine potential short and long-term improvement alternatives, and recommendations for improving the existing roadway. The study will consider area traffic distribution, bicycle, and pedestrian needs, stormwater needs, and intersection improvements, including a traffic signal warrant analysis at Colonial Drive (SR 50).  Unopened road right-of-way currently connects Handcock Lone Palm Road with Waterford Chase Parkway. The study will evaluate the extension of Handcock Lone Palm Road and intersection improvements at Waterford Chase Parkway.

The study will evaluate the need for additional lanes plus bicycle and pedestrian accommodations on Hancock Lone Palm Road and will also consider improvements at all intersections.

By the end of the study, a final preferred alternative will be developed that incorporates public input with technical evaluation assessing the net benefits of the improvements. The study began in March 2024 and is expected to be finished in late 2025.