Durham Works

Plan your route with our Traffic Watch Map

Before heading out on Durham roads, use the Region’s Traffic Watch Map to plan your route. The map provides up-to-date information on current traffic situations, construction detours, road closures and more. Select the camera icon to see a snapshot image, updated regularly, from intersections throughout Durham Region.

Visit the Traffic Watch Map at durham.ca/TrafficWatch.

All drivers are reminded to drive safely and leave plenty of time to get to their destination as they travel throughout Durham...

Get information on road construction work in Durham

Our searchable Projects and Studies tool provides current information about road construction projects taking place in Durham Region. With this tool, you can find details on specific Regional public works projects that are planned or currently underway.

Check it out at durham.ca/WorksProjects.

To protect the safety of workers, other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, all drivers are reminded to slow down and proceed with caution through construction zones or areas where workers are present. To...

Are you prepared for winter weather? Take a look at our check list!

Driving conditions in winter can be challenging. Ensure you are ready for driving in the winter by:

• Installing winter-rated tires, which can help improve safety and increase traction on slippery, snow-covered or icy roads.
• Having an emergency kit in the trunk of your vehicle with items such as blankets, a shovel, a flashlight, a flare, food and a first-aid kit.
• Using a windshield-washer fluid rated for -40°C or lower.
• Checking the weather forecasts and driving conditions before going out on the...

Comment on the York Region Works Project Report by December 4

The Regional Municipalities of York and Durham are working together to carry out the York Region Sewage Works Project, a long-term wastewater infrastructure project spanning across Ajax and Pickering in Durham Region and several cities and towns in York Region.

The York Region Sewage Works Project will increase the existing capacity of the York Durham Sewage System, including new or expanded wastewater sewers, pumping stations and enhancements to the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant...

Share your voice on proposed solutions for the north Oshawa and north Whitby sanitary sewer

Your voice matters! The Region of Durham is seeking your comments as part of the Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment Process which is reviewing the sanitary sewer infrastructure and capacity in north Whitby and north Oshawa.

Review the proposed solutions to plan for any necessary system upgrades required to handle increased flows from planned growth areas and provide comments by November 23 by visiting durham.ca/OshawaWhitbySanitarySewer.