New all-way stop at Sandford Road/Herald Road and York Durham Line in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham is implementing a new all-way stop at the intersection of Sandford Road (Regional Road 11)/Herald Road and York Durham Line (Regional Road 30) in the Township of Uxbridge.

Where: At the intersection of Sandford Road/Herald Road and York Durham Line in Uxbridge.

When: July 25. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Why: To improve road safety.  

Note: The new all-way stop will require all drivers in each direction to stop their vehicle before entering the intersection and yield the right-of-way to the first vehicle or other road user to come to a complete stop. This enhancement will improve safety by providing a controlled crossing for all road users.

Durham Vision Zero is a long-term, multi-agency strategy to create safer roads for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Learn more at durham.ca/VisionZero.

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