Construction to close Thornton Road South in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents that a portion of Thornton Road South in the City of Oshawa will be closed until the end of July for construction.

When and where: Thornton Road, from Champlain Avenue to 700 metres north of Champlain Avenue, will be closed from May 21 (weather permitting) until the end of July. There will also be lane restrictions on Consumers Drive and Champlain Avenue.

Construction will be ongoing in this area until October 2020—additional updates will be provided as the work progresses. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Why: This project includes the extension of Consumers Drive (Stellar Drive), from Thickson Road to Thornton Road South; as well as the reconstruction, urbanization and widening of a portion of Thornton Road South. Learn more about this project at durham.ca/WorksProjects.

Note: Local businesses remain open and accessible.

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 the work crews.

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