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Road closure and lane restrictions on Olive Avenue in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of a road closure and lane restrictions on Olive Avenue (Regional Road 59) in the City of Oshawa.

When:

• Road closure: November 13.
• Eastbound and westbound lane restrictions: November 14 to 15.

Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Olive Avenue, from Ritson Road (Regional Road 16) to Oshawa Boulevard, in Oshawa.

Why: To install water and sanitary sewer services in support of new...

Region of Durham reminds everyone to be safe on the road as Daylight Saving Time ends

Whitby, Ontario –When Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3, darker commuting hours will affect visibility on roadways. That’s why the Region of Durham is reminding drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to be vigilant and safe on the road as darkness comes earlier.

“As we get deeper into the autumn season, the hours in which many Durham residents are getting to and from school and work are getting darker,” says Susan Siopis, Commissioner of Works for the Region of Durham. “Our collision data...

Lake Ridge Road/Regional Road 13 intersection to close for six weeks

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents that the intersection of Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) and Regional Road 13, in the Township of Brock, will be closed for construction for approximately six weeks.

When: November 2 until mid-December. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The intersection of Lake Ridge Road and Regional Road 13 in the Township of Brock.

Why: To safely and efficiently complete road reconstruction...

Have your say on the future of waste management in Durham

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents are invited to offer their ideas and input on how Durham Region manages its household waste.

Why: The Region’s five Rs approach (rethink, reduce, reuse, recycle, recover), allows for all waste diversion methods to be utilized. Recovery, the final method of the five Rs used by the Region, maximizes waste diversion by using garbage to capture energy from waste. The Region is looking at its waste management programs and how to best use the recycling and disposal...

New to Durham Region or just moved? Get your free waste diversion kit!

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Region Works Department is reminding residents that free waste diversion kits are available to Durham residents who are new to the region or who have recently moved into a new home. To get your free kit, fill out the New Resident Diversion Kit Form on the Region’s website.

What:

Each kit contains:

• Two blue boxes
• One large green bin
• One kitchen container
• One waste management calendar

When: Waste diversion kits are available year-round.  

Where: Households across Durham Region who...