Construction of Lake Ridge Road roundabout in Brock Township

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is constructing a new roundabout on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23), at the Regional Road 12/Pefferlaw Road intersection.

When: Work begins this week and should be complete by mid-November. There will be daily lane restrictions. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Lake Ridge Road will be closed south of Regional Road 12 for approximately six weeks beginning Aug. 6. Following this, Lake Ridge Road will be closed north of Regional Road 12 for approximately six weeks beginning Sept. 16. Detours will be posted. During these closures, the intersection will operate as a three-way stop.

Where: Lake Ridge Road and Regional Road 12/Pefferlaw Road, in the Township of Brock and Township of Georgina.

Why: The intersection is being re-constructed into a single-lane roundabout.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive, and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and work crews.

For more information about Regional construction, design and environmental assessment projects, visit durham.ca/WorksProjects. To learn about the proper use of roundabouts, visit durham.ca/roundabout.

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