The new section includes travel from Lawndale Drive to North Elm Street. Author: Carrie Hodgin (WFMY News 2 Digital) Published: 7:23 PM EST December 21, 2020 Updated: 7:24 PM EST December 21, 2020 GREENSBORO, N.C. — The new section of the Greensboro Urban Loop is on track to open this week just before Christmas. The new section includes travel from Lawndale Drive to North Elm Street. The North Carolina Department of Transportation said the new section of the loop will open on Wednesday. The final section from Elm Street to U.S. 29 will open in 2022.