Upcoming road closure on Townline Road North in Oshawa/Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming road closures on Townline Road North on the border of the City of Oshawa and the Municipality of Clarington’s community of Courtice.

When: May 25 to August 2021. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Road closure on Townline Road North (Regional Road 55), from Beatrice Street East to south of Whitelaw Avenue, on the border of Oshawa and Courtice.

Why: To complete construction and installation of sanitary sewers and watermains.

Note: Townline Road will be closed to through traffic in four stages throughout the year between Beatrice Street East to Coldstream Drive. Access for local traffic and emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times using signed detour routes.

Traffic detour signs will be posted in advance of the closure. Businesses in the area will remain open throughout the construction. For a helpful overview of what businesses can expect during construction, including tips on how to minimize the inconvenience on your business, please visit: durham.ca/OpenForBusiness.

The Region realizes that the construction work will 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.

For more information about this project, visit durham.ca/TownlineOshawaCourtice.

Please be advised that in response to COVID-19, the Province of Ontario has identified the maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure, including roads, as an essential service.

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