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Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North (Regional Road 2) in Oshawa, at Russett Avenue, to repave a section of road that was cut for watermain repairs. One northbound and one southbound lane on Simcoe Street North will be open while the work is being completed.

When: The work is expected to be completed later this evening.

Where: Simcoe Street North, at Russett Avenue, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To repave...

Update: Chapman Drive in Ajax closed until February 8

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of a road closure on Chapman Drive in Ajax.

When: Due to weather, this closure has been extended until February 8. Unfavourable weather conditions may further influence the work schedule.

Where: Chapman Drive, from Kingston Road West (Durham Highway 2) to Singleton Lane, in the Town of Ajax. Detours will be posted.

Why: To safely install a new watermain.

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

West entrance of Durham Regional Headquarters closed until further notice

Whitby, Ontario – The main (west) entrance at Durham Regional Headquarters is closed due to a burst water pipe. The building is still open to the public and staff.

The estimated disruption  will be from: Thursday, January 31 until Monday, February 4 at 10 a.m.

Please note that the north and south doors are still available to access the building.

For more information, please contact: John Robinson, john.robinson@durham.ca, 905-668-7711 ext 2220.

West entrance of Durham Regional Headquarters closed until further notice

Whitby, Ontario – The main (west) entrance at Durham Regional Headquarters is closed due to a burst water pipe. The building is still open to the public and staff.

Please note the following:

• All pick-ups and drop-offs should be made at the south entrance (off Garden Street).
• Visitors with accessibility requirements should use the south entrance (off Garden Street). Accessible parking spaces are available.
• Visitors should avoid the main atrium on the first floor of Regional Headquarters. Access to...

Watermain break on Nonquon Road in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents that a section of Nonquon Road has been reduced to one lane due to a watermain break.

When: Repair work is ongoing.

Where: Nonquon Road, between Mary Street and Pentland Street, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To allow equipment access to repair a broken watermain.

Note: Residents in the area may experience a temporary water service interruption or decrease in water pressure for the duration of the repair. When the...