Townline Road North and Taunton Road East intersection closure update

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of the ongoing intersection closure of Townline Road North and Taunton Road East in the City of Oshawa and the Municipality of Clarington’s community of Courtice.

When: Ongoing until October 2. Work progress and unfavourable weather conditions may influence the schedule.

Where: Townline Road North and Taunton Road East will remain closed in all directions to through traffic. Townline Road North also remains closed from Beatrice Street East to Coldstream Drive.

Why: To safely install new sanitary sewers, storm sewer, local watermain and to conduct road reconstruction.

Note: Local traffic and emergency services will be required to use the signed detour routes.

To learn more about the project, including maps and detour routes, visit durham.ca/CourticeSanitarySewer.

Businesses in the area will remain open throughout the construction. Durham Region offers a helpful overview of what businesses can expect during construction, including tips on how to minimize the inconvenience on their business, at durham.ca/OpenForBusiness.

The Region realizes that the work may be 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.

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