Public Service Announcements

Upcoming road construction on Simcoe Street South in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is providing advance notice to residents and businesses of upcoming road construction on Simcoe Street South in the City of Oshawa that will require lane restrictions.

When: Construction is tentatively scheduled for summer 2023 to fall 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Simcoe Street South, from Olive Avenue to Metcalfe Street, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To address aging and deteriorating infrastructure, the...

Durham Regional Council adopts new Regional Official Plan

Whitby, ON – Durham Regional Council adopted the Regional Municipality of Durham’s new Regional Official Plan (ROP), as amended, on Wednesday, May 17. The new ROP is the culmination of work completed through Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review of Durham’s existing ROP.

The adopted ROP provides policies and strategic directions that guide future growth, infrastructure and service delivery, land use planning and development related matters to ensure an improved quality of life – to...

Celebrate Bike Month in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in partnership with area municipalities and community partners, invites residents to celebrate Bike Month by taking part in a series of fun and educational cycling activities throughout the region. From June 1 to 30, residents are encouraged to explore Durham’s unique landscapes and scenic trails while practising safe cycling.

Where: Visit durham.ca/BikeMonth to register for a series of local activities including the Bike Month Pledge, Region-wide Cycling...

Upcoming closure on Lake Ridge Road

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in co-operation with the City of Pickering, Town of Whitby, and townships of Scugog and Uxbridge, is rehabilitating Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23). As part of the construction, portions of Lake Ridge Road will be closed temporarily.

When:  May 23 to 24. Road reconstruction work is ongoing on Lake Ridge Road until September 2023.

Where: Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) from north of Concession Road 9/Myrtle Road to south of Townline Road in...

Road closure on Pickering Beach Road in the Town of Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Pickering Beach Road in the Town of Ajax.

When: The closure is fromMay 23 until July. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Pickering Beach Road (with residential access points), from Foord Road to Pickering Beach Road, in the Town of Ajax.

Why: The closure is required for the construction of a new watermain on Pickering Beach Road in Ajax.

Note: Detour signs will be in...