Public Service Announcements

Changes to curbside blue box recycling collection in Oshawa and Whitby due to Civic holiday

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to scheduled curbside blue box collection in observance of the upcoming Civic Holiday.

When: Monday, August 1 to Saturday, August 6.

Where: Oshawa and Whitby residents will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the following day.

Residents with collection scheduled for Monday, August 1, will temporarily have their collection moved to Tuesday, August 2. This shift will continue throughout...

New pedestrian safety improvement at Ajax intersection

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, a strategic road safety action plan, the Region of Durham will be implementing leading pedestrian intervals at the intersection of Bayly Street and Kitney Drive in the Town of Ajax.

When: August 3. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the activation date.

Where: Intersection of Bayly Street and Kitney Drive in Ajax.

Why: The leading pedestrian intervals will improve pedestrian safety by allowing pedestrians to enter the intersection five...

Road closure and lane restrictions on Bloor Street in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure in the westbound lanes and lane restrictions in the eastbound lanes of Bloor Street (Regional Road 22) in the City of Oshawa.

When: July 22 to July 24. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Bloor Street, from Ritson Road to Albert Street, in Oshawa.

Why: To safely install a new connection to an existing watermain.

Note: Businesses in the area will remain open throughout...

Entrance closure at Regional Headquarters on July 23

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that, this Saturday, Regional Headquarters will only be accessible by the Garden Street entrance. Parking on site will be limited to staff and attendees at the event being hosted at Regional Headquarters.

When: Saturday, July 23.

Where: Only the Garden Street entrance will be open at Regional Headquarters, located at 605 Rossland Road East in Whitby.

Why: The closure is due to an event being hosted at Regional Headquarters.

Road closure on Alexander Knox Road in the City of Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Alexander Knox Road, in the City of Pickering.

When: The closure will start July 12 and extend to November 30. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Alexander Knox Road (Whitevale Road) from Peter Matthews Drive to Brock Road, in the City of Pickering.

Why: To install multiple large culverts across the roadway.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive...