Public Service Announcements

Lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in Pickering and Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in the City of Pickering and Town of Whitby.

When: Ongoing until June 12. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.  

Where: Lake Ridge Road, from south of Brawley Road to Myrtle Road (Regional Road 5)/9th Concession Road, in Pickering and Whitby.

Why: To complete asphalt paving and road restoration.

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

New fully protected left-turn signal on Thickson Road in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham is modifying the northbound to westbound left-turn signal at Thickson Road (Regional Road 26) and Consumers Road (Regional Road 25) in Whitby.

Where: Northbound at the intersection of Consumers Drive (Regional Road 25) and Thickson Road (Regional Road 26) in the Town of Whitby.

Why: In an effort to reduce road collisions at this intersection, a separate, fully protected left-turn signal has been installed to improve...

New Waze technology allows residents to view line painting operations in real-time

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that roadway line painting is now underway. While drivers are asked to exercise caution when approaching these vehicles, residents can now follow line painting operations using Waze—an innovative live traffic and navigation app.

When: Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., or overnight, until October.

Where: The Region is responsible for roadway pavement markings on more than 3,000 lane kilometres in Durham, including...

Water conservation for Beaverton residents

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents and businesses that water conservation measures will be in effect for municipal water supply users in Beaverton while staff inspect and clean the Beaverton Standpipe (water storage facility).

When: Now until June 5. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Beaverton, Township of Brock

Why: An internal inspection and cleaning of the Beaverton Standpipe (water storage facility) is necessary...

Water service interruption due to watermain break on Adelaide Avenue East in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of water service disruptions and low water pressure due to a watermain break on Adelaide Avenue East (Regional Road 58) in the City of Oshawa.

When: May 26 until repairs are completed.

Where: Adelaide Avenue East in the area of Wilson Road North (Regional Road 35) in Oshawa.

Why: To repair a broken watermain.

Note: Adelaide Avenue East remains closed for scheduled construction work from Wilson Road North to Ritson Road (Regional...