Upcoming closure on Thornton Road South in Oshawa due to emergency repairs

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of a complete road closure on Thornton Road South in the City of Oshawa as Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) conducts emergency repairs.

When: The repair work will begin on February 5 at 8 a.m. and is expected to be complete by February 6 at 6 p.m.

Where: Full road closure on Thornton Road South, north of Stellar Drive and south of Gibb Street. Traffic may detour via Stellar Drive, Thickson Road South and Gibb Street.

Why: To complete emergency repairs.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and the work crews.

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