That’s similar to something I came up with a few months ago (might have to scroll around on the map - it’s a compilation of various road ideas throughout NC). I kept going past Fayetteville St out to Briggs Ave before tying it back in with the connector, but I think Durham should push hard to rebuild 147 as an urban network of roads once the connector is finally finished.
Also the South Bank building is coming down! Pic from last Friday.