Public Service Announcements

Road closure of Thornton Road South in the City of Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of the closure of Thornton Road South (Regional Road 52) in the City of Oshawa.

When: June 22 until September 2020. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Thornton Road South from Champlain Avenue (Regional Road 25A) to Stellar Drive (Regional Road 25) in Oshawa.

 Why: Road reconstruction.   

Note: Detour routes will be posted in advance of the closure. Local businesses will remain...

Lane restrictions on Shirley Road in Scugog

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane restrictions on Shirley Road (Regional Road 19) in the Township of Scugog.

When: June 22 until September 4. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Shirley Road, from 500 metres east of Graham Road to Old Scugog Road, in Scugog.

Why: Road resurfacing.   

Note: Detour routes will be posted in advance of the closure. Local businesses will remain open and accessible. Drivers are asked...

Lane restrictions on Ritson Road North in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane restrictions on Ritson Road North (Regional Road 16) in the City of Oshawa.

When: Ongoing until August 10. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Ritson Road North from Adelaide Avenue (Regional Road 58) to Rossland Road (Regional Road 28) in Oshawa.

Why: Road rehabilitation.  

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and work...

Patio season opens in Durham; Region expediting Road Occupancy Permits for patio expansions

Whitby, Ontario – Today, the Region of Durham moves into Stage 2 of the provincial government’s re-opening plan. As part of this stage, restaurants may open patios—with the option to expand patios on a sidewalk and/or curb/parking lane—in addition to providing take out and/or delivery service.

Restaurant owners are advised that the Region is expediting Road Occupancy Permits, for these temporary patio expansions, where it is safe to do so. There are no fees associated with Regional Road Occupancy...

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road East near Harmony Road North in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road East (Regional Road 4) in the City of Oshawa. 

When: Day and night from June 22 to 26. Unfavourable weather may influence the work schedule.   

Where: Taunton Road East from Harmony Road North (Regional Road 33) to 150 metres west of Harmony Road North, in Oshawa.

Why: Median work to support new development.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and work...