Public Service Announcements

Lane restrictions on Westney Road in Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of lane restrictions on Westney Road (Regional Road 31) in the Town of Ajax.

When: October 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Westney Road, from Ritchie Avenue to Kingston Road (Durham Highway 2), in the Town of Ajax.

Why: Paving work.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive, and will make every effort to complete the work...

Region of Durham recognizes Adult Day Program Awareness Week

Whitby, Ontario – In recognition of Adult Day Program (ADP) Awareness Week from October 15 to 19, the Region of Durham is reminding caregivers that it offers three ADPs through Hillsdale Estates and Lakeview Manor (Beaverton and Port Perry sites). These programs provide supervised therapeutic, social and recreational programming in a safe setting for adults living with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and similar conditions.

When: The Hillsdale Estates ADP operates Monday to Friday...

Additional lane restrictions at Rossland Road/Lake Ridge Road intersection on October 17 and 18

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of upcoming additional lane restrictions at the intersection of Rossland Road (Regional Road 28) and Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) at the Ajax/Whitby border.

When: October 17 and 18. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Lake Ridge Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction through the Rossland Road intersection. There will be no left turn lane.

Why: To...

Election signs on Regional roads must be in compliance with the Region’s sign by-law

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind municipal election candidates of the importance of following Regional By-Law No. 076-2017—which regulates temporary signs and banners on Regional roads—when considering placement of all election signs.

A copy of the Temporary Sign By-Law No. 076-2017 is available online at durham.ca/SignBylaw. The by-law helps ensure that intersection sightlines are safely maintained for pedestrians and motorists.

Signs in contravention of the...

Portion of Park Road South in Oshawa to be closed on October 13

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that Park Road South (Regional Road 54) will be closed between Bloor Street West (Regional Road 22) and Cromwell Avenue on October 13.

When: October 13 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Park Road South, from Bloor Street West to Cromwell Avenue in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To safely pave the Park Road and Bloor Street intersection.

Note: The...