Public Service Announcements

Celebrate Bike Month in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in partnership with area municipalities and community partners, invites residents to celebrate Bike Month by taking part in a series of fun and educational cycling activities throughout the region. From June 1 to 30, residents are encouraged to explore Durham’s unique landscapes and scenic trails while practising safe cycling.

Where: Visit durham.ca/BikeMonth to register for a series of local activities including the Bike Month Pledge, Region-wide Cycling...

Upcoming closure on Lake Ridge Road

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in co-operation with the City of Pickering, Town of Whitby, and townships of Scugog and Uxbridge, is rehabilitating Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23). As part of the construction, portions of Lake Ridge Road will be closed temporarily.

When:  May 23 to 24. Road reconstruction work is ongoing on Lake Ridge Road until September 2023.

Where: Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) from north of Concession Road 9/Myrtle Road to south of Townline Road in...

Road closure on Pickering Beach Road in the Town of Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Pickering Beach Road in the Town of Ajax.

When: The closure is fromMay 23 until July. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Pickering Beach Road (with residential access points), from Foord Road to Pickering Beach Road, in the Town of Ajax.

Why: The closure is required for the construction of a new watermain on Pickering Beach Road in Ajax.

Note: Detour signs will be in...

Lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road and Goodwood Road in the Township of Scugog

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road and Goodwood Road in the Township of Scugog.

When: May 19 to June 9, 2023. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place daily on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23), from 2.3 kilometres south of Goodwood Road to Goodwood Road; and on Goodwood Road (Regional Road 21), from 278 metres east of Lake Ridge Road to west of Marsh Hill...

Click in and Pedal for Patients in inaugural charity bike ride for cancer care

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has partnered with Lakeridge Health Foundation to host a fundraising charity bike ride, Pedal for Patients. Money raised through rider and team fundraising will advance and support cancer care and the Our Cancer Campaign at Lakeridge Health.  

When: Sunday, May 28. Registration starts at 7 a.m. The deadline to register is May 21.  

Where: The bike ride will start and finish at Durham Regional Headquarters (605 Rossland Road East, Whitby). Participants...