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Durham Works Department recognized by the Transportation Association of Canada
Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2022 03:41 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s Works Department was recently recognized for both the Victoria Street Road Widening and Re-construction project and its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Road Maintenance Innovation project.
Environmental Achievement Award
Recognizing excellence in the protection and enhancement of the natural environment through transportation projects, the Environmental Achievement Award was presented for the Victoria Street Road Widening project. This work involved widening...
Mandatory water restrictions for Beaverton residents and businesses lifted
Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2022 11:21 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses in Beaverton, in the Township of Brock, that mandatory water restrictions have now been lifted.
All Durham residents and businesses are reminded to continue practising water conservation methods by limiting all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use. Examples of non-essential water use includes cleaning driveways or decks, washing cars and lawn watering. Residents using the municipal water system are reminded...
Remember to think before you flush to avoid clogs
Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2022 10:30 AM
Nobody wants a clogged toilet or backed up sewer flooding their basement. That’s why it’s important for residents to think before they flush and remember to only flush items that are accepted in Durham Region’s water and sanitary sewer system.
Only the three P’s can be flushed: pee, poo and toilet paper. Even products marketed as “flushable”, such as flushable wipes, can cause backups. This is because these products don’t break down the same way toilet paper does, and it can cause serious clogs and...
Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North in the City of Oshawa
Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2022 09:16 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane shifts and lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North (Regional Road 2) in the City of Oshawa.
When: July 11 to 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may affect the schedule.
Where: Simcoe Street North, from Conlin Road to south of Winchester Road in Oshawa.
Why: To safely pave the road including intersections.
Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and work crews.
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Lane restrictions on Taunton Road East in the Town of Whitby
Posted on Monday, July 04, 2022 02:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road East (Regional Road 4), in the Town of Whitby.
When: July 16 to August 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Taunton Road East, from Brock Street North to McKinney Drive, in Whitby.
Why: To construct an entrance for new development.
Note: The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work...
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