Public Service Announcements

Upcoming road closure on Sandford Road in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Sandford Road in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: January 31 until March 7. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Sandford Road (Regional Road 11), between Concession 2 and Concession 3, in the Township of Uxbridge.

Why: To repair the Smith Bridge over Pefferlaw River.

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

Durham Region launches new accessibility widget

Whitby, Ontario – Communities across Durham Region are placing inclusivity at the forefront. It’s about ensuring that every individual—regardless of their abilities—can participate.

Part of this mindset is ensuring municipal websites are built on inclusion and accessibility. In Durham Region, the launch of a new accessibility widget is helping to meet the unique needs of those accessing the website; offering various features to support user experience.

When: The accessibility widget will be available...

Potential waste collection delays

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of potential collection delays.

Why: COVID-19 cases are contributing to labour shortages.

Blue box recycling, green bin organics and garbage that is not completed on a regularly scheduled collection day will be collected the following day. Residents are asked to keep their materials out until they are collected.

Please be aware that due to staffing shortages collection services are extending into the evening hours.

We recognize...

Dundas Street East closed in Whitby due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that Dundas Street (Highway 2) in the Town of Whitby is closed due to a watermain break.

When: January 18 until the repair is complete.

Where: Dundas Street East, from Lupin Drive to Anderson Street, in Whitby.  

Why: To safely repair the watermain break.

Note: Businesses and residents in the area may be experiencing a temporary water service interruption or decrease in water pressure for the duration of the repair....

Durham Region services disrupted due to winter storm

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of disruptions to Regional services including child care centres, Health Department vaccination clinics, Durham Region Transit services, and waste services due to the winter storm.

When: January 17, 2022.

Why: The winter storm, bringing heavy snowfall, is impacting services throughout the region.

Where: The following services have been impacted due to weather conditions:

Regional Child Care centres
All Regionally operated...