Public Service Announcements

Housing Intensification Study Technical Report now available for review

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is undertaking a Growth Management Study as part of Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Regional Official Plan. The first Phase of the Growth Management Study focuses on the preparation of a Land Needs Assessment.

To assist with the preparation of the Land Needs Assessment, a Housing Intensification Study Technical Report is currently available for public review.

When: Any comments on the Housing Intensification Study Technical Report...

Daily lane restrictions and a two-day road closure on Newtonville Road in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions and a two-day road closure on Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) in the Municipality of Clarington.

When: Lane restrictions from September 7 to November 8. A two-day road closure will be in place from September 20 to 21. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions on Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18), from 0.8 kilometres south of Concession Road...

Crossrides are in your community to increase cyclist safety

Whitby, Ontario – As part of our commitment to Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham is making bicycle crossings easier for cyclists, drivers and pedestrians by installing crossrides on cycling routes at designated intersections.

Where: Crossrides are installed where multi-use paths cross public roads. New installations on-going.

Why: A crossride is dedicated space at an intersection where cyclists can ride their bicycle through the intersection, indicated by unique white block...

Northbound lane on Park Road North in Oshawa closed for a watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the northbound lane on Park Road North (Regional Road 54) in the City of Oshawa is temporarily closed to traffic due to a watermain break.

When: Today, Wednesday, September 1 until the repair is complete.

Where: Park Road North (Regional Road 54), northbound lane only, from Bond Street West to Adelaide Avenue West in Oshawa.

Why: The northbound lane is temporarily closed to safely repair a watermain break.

Note: Residents...

Upcoming road closure on Townline Road in Oshawa/ Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Townline Road North in the City of Oshawa and the Municipality of Clarington’s community of Courtice.

When: September 7 to November 2021. Construction progress and unfavorable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Townline Road (Reg. Rd. 55) from south of Beatrice Street East to south of Taunton Road (Reg. Rd. 4) in Oshawa/ Clarington.

Why: To complete construction and installation...