Area wide reduced speed limit on Regional Roads in Downtown Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – In support of the Durham Vision Zero initiative, The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and motorists of an area wide reduced speed limit from the existing 50 km/h to 40 km/h, on Regional Roads in the downtown area of the Township of Uxbridge.

When: Reduced speed limit will be in effect on August 26.

Where:

• Toronto Street (Regional Highway 47) from 150m South of Campbell Drive to Brock Street West (Regional Highway 47)
• Brock Street West (Regional Road 8) from 150m West of Victoria Street to 150m East of Marietta Street
• Reach Street (Regional Road 8) from 150m East of Testa Road to Main Street South (Regional Road 1)
• Main Street North (Regional Road 1) from Brock Street East (Regional Highway 47) to 150m North of Toronto Street
• Main Street South (Regional Road 1) from Reach Street (Regional Road 8) to Brock Street East (Regional Highway 47)

Why: To further enhance community safety and well-being.

Note: Durham Vision Zero is a long-term plan to ensure a safe transportation system that sees no lives lost or serious injuries on Durham’s roadways. Learn more at durham.ca/VisionZero.

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