Using the GeoProcessing wizard's Dissolve tool may result in flipped line direction

Description

The output from the GeoProcessing wizard Dissolve tool may include line segments that flow in a direction opposite to the original line segments.

Cause

The line directions of the input features are being ignored as the dissolve function creates new features. These new features have line directions independent of the line direction of the original input features.

Solution or Workaround

1. Click Editor on the Edit toolbar and select Start Editing.
2. Double-click the line segment whose direction you want to change.
3. Right-click and select Flip.
   
   Repeat this for all line segments you want to change and then save your edits and finish the edit session.