Public Service Announcements

Road closure: Seabreeze Road in Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of a road closure on Seabreeze Road in the Town of Ajax.

When: February 24 to 28, daytime only. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Seabreeze Road, from Ruthel Road to Mayor Crescent, in Ajax.

Why: To install water and sewer services.

Note: Local access will be provided for residents. The Region realizes that this work may be disruptive, and will make every effort to complete...

Watermain break causes lane restrictions on Park Road in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Park Road (Regional Road 54), in the City of Oshawa due to a watermain break.

When: Ongoing until repairs are complete.

Where:

• Southbound on Park Road, from Adelaide Avenue (Regional Road 58) to Elgin Street.
• The northbound left turning lane from Park Road onto Adelaide Avenue.

Why: To repair a broken watermain.

Note: Residents in the immediate area may experience a water service interruption or decrease in water pressure...

Region invites residents to learn about potential sites for new Anaerobic Digestion and Waste Pre-Sort facility

Whitby, Ontario – The Works Department is inviting residents to learn about six potential site locations for the new Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and Waste Pre-Sorting facility in Durham Region.

When: Thursday, February 27, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Durham Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby – Room LL-C (located on the lower level).

Why: Durham Region’s population is growing and is expected to be over 1 million people in the next decade. More residents mean more garbage for the Region to...

Blue box recycling collection schedule changes in Oshawa and Whitby due to Family Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, would like to remind Oshawa and Whitby residents of the changes to the scheduled Blue Box collection due to the Family Day holiday.

When: February 17 to 22.

Where: Residents in the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby only, will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the next day.

This means that Blue Box collection scheduled for Monday, February 17 (Family Day) will be moved to Tuesday, February 18. This shift will...

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) in the Town of Whitby.

When: February 5 and 6. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The westbound right turning lane into the plaza located just west of the Taunton Road and Brock Street intersection in Whitby.

Why: To replace a hydrant and valve in the roadway.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of...