Public Service Announcements

Lane restrictions on Salem Road North in Ajax

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Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Salem Road North (Regional Road 41) in the Town of Ajax.

When: May 20 to July 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: On Salem Road at the most northerly Blowers Crescent connection, 150 metres north and south of this intersection.

Why: To extend an existing culvert and install a centre median north and south of the...

Lane restrictions on Shirley Road in Township of Scugog

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Shirley Road (Regional Road 19) in the Township of Scugog.

When: May 24 to June 20, 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Shirley Road, east and westbound lane restrictions from Simcoe Street to 0.5 kilometres east of Graham Road, in the Township of Scugog.

Why: To complete road resurfacing. Paved shoulders and new pavement markings will also be included in the work.

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Lane restrictions on Ritson Road South in Oshawa

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Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Ritson Road South (Regional Road 16) in the City of Oshawa.

When: June 16 to 20. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Ritson Road South, from Viola Avenue to Mitchell Avenue, in Oshawa.

Why: To safely repair the railway bridge expansion joints.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make...

Kick off Pride Month with Youth Pride Durham

Whitby, Ontario – Youth Pride Durham returns on June 1 for an afternoon of fun, music, dancing and food.

This free celebration will feature electrifying live drag performances; a DJ spinning catchy tunes; as well as face painting, a magic show, food vendors and resource village!

Durham Alliance Outreach, the only food pantry in Durham that prioritizes the needs of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, will be on-site collecting donations. Everyone is encouraged to stop by and donate a non-perishable food items...

Improving the sightline for drivers making left turns

Whitby, Ontario – Turning left at busy intersections just got easier. Durham Region is redesigning designated intersections to incorporate Positive Offset Left Turns (POLTs) as part of the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. POLTs move the left-turn lanes farther to the left, so drivers trying to turn left can see oncoming traffic better and avoid blocking each other’s view.

Where: POLTs can be found at intersections throughout Durham Region, with plans to introduce more in the...