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Construction this weekend at Victoria Street/South Blair Street intersection in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – There will be lane restrictions at the intersection of Victoria Street (Regional Road 22) and South Blair Street in Whitby this weekend, as the Region of Durham installs a new watermain.

When: Saturday, December 14 at 7 a.m. to Sunday, December 15 at 5 p.m. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The intersection of Victoria Street and South Blair Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction. No left turns onto South Blair Street from Victoria...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – There will be northbound lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North, at the intersection of Robert Street in Oshawa, as crews construct an entrance in support of new development.

When: December 16 to 20. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Simcoe Street North, at the Robert Street intersection, in the City Oshawa.

Why: To construct an entrance in support of new development.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive and will make every effort...

Durham Region residents encouraged to drive with caution this winter

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, the Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind residents to drive with care when facing winter driving conditions.

“The recent snowfall and cold winter conditions can make driving quite challenging,” says Eric Lamain, Manager of Maintenance Operations. “Using preventative techniques and traditional snow-clearing methods, our winter maintenance crews work hard to ensure all Regional roads are safe during winter events.”

During...

Lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue in the Municipality of Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of ongoing lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) in the Municipality of Clarington as crews conduct bridge repairs.

When: Now until December 13.  

Where: Northbound and southbound lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue just north of Concession Road 10, in Clarington.

Why: To repair the Burketon CP Rail Overpass bridge.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive, and will make...

Regions studying processing increase at Durham York Energy Centre, open house to be held December 12 in Bowmanville

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is hosting a third public information centre to engage with residents about plans to increase the amount of waste processed each year at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) by 20,000 tonnes.

When: Thursday, December 12, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, 2440 Durham Regional Highway 2, Bowmanville.

Why: The Environmental Compliance Approval for the Durham York Energy Centre currently allows the facility to process a maximum of 140,000 tonnes...