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Lane restrictions on Rossland Road West at Riverside Drive in Ajax due to a watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Rossland Road West (Regional Road 28), from Bunting Court to 300 metres east of Riverside Drive in Ajax, due to a watermain break.

When: Repair work is ongoing.

Where: Rossland Road West (Regional Road 28), from Bunting Court to 300 metres east of Riverside Drive in the Town of Ajax.

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

Note: Residents and businesses in the area may...

Region looks at long-term organics management plan

While most households in Ontario have access to recycling programs, not all municipalities have organic waste programs. Most of the larger municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area have curbside green bin programs, but not everyone is using them. In Durham Region, waste audits show that one third of organic waste is still ending up in the garbage bag.

The Region is actively exploring options for a long-term organics management plan which will include the presorting of organics and recyclables from...

Lane restrictions on Stevenson Road in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is advising residents of lane restrictions on Stevenson Road North (Regional Road 53) in the City of Oshawa.

When: December 10 to 12, daytime only. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: North and southbound lanes on Stevenson Road North, from Bond Street West to Creighton Avenue, in Oshawa.

Why: Sewer and water service installation to support new development.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution...

Service disruption: POA parking lot at Durham Regional Headquarters will be closed December 5

There will be a scheduled service disruption at: Durham Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby - Provincial Offences Act (POA) Parking Lot (southwest of the west entrance)

The disruption will be from: Wednesday, December 5 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The disruption includes: Closure of POA Parking Lot (permit parking exempt)

Please note that alternative facilities or locations are available: Parking Garage

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

Lane restrictions on Thickson Road in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of lane restrictions on Thickson Road North (Regional Road 26) in the Town of Whitby.

When: December 5. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Southbound on Thickson Road North, from Taunton Road East (Regional Road 4) to 60 metres north of Taunton Road East, in Whitby.

Why: Intersection maintenance.

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