Public Service Announcements

Road closure on Park Road South in Oshawa due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Park Road South in the City of Oshawa due to a watermain break.  

When: Until the repairs are complete.

Where: The watermain has been isolated on Park Road South between King Street West and Hibbert Avenue in Oshawa. The affected area extends west to Montrave Avenue and east to Nassau Street.

Why: To safely repair the watermain break.

Note: Businesses and residents in the area bounded from Stevenson Road to...

Fare-free transit for Canadian Armed Forces members

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT), in partnership with the Region of Durham, is proud to offer a limited-time fare incentive for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, reservists and veterans.

To qualify for fare-free travel, eligible individuals must present one of the following:

• Veteran’s Service Card (NDI 75)
• Canadian Forces Identification Card (NDI 20)
• CFOne Card
• Temporary National Defence Identification Card (NDI 10) or
• Appear in uniform or wearing service medals

When: From October 31...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Bayly Street in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Bayly Street (Regional Road 22) in the City of Pickering.

When: October 29 to 30. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Eastbound and westbound lane restrictions will take place on Bayly Street, from Toy Avenue to Squires Beach Road, in Pickering.

Why: To allow the Canadian National Railway to safely upgrade its railway crossing signals.

Note: The Region realizes that the...

Regional service impacts in observance of Remembrance Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services on November 11 in observance of Remembrance Day.

When and Where: On Tuesday, November 11, the following programs and/or services will be impacted:

• Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby will be closed, including provincial courts and offices, Ontario Works Office and the Child Care and Early Years Division Office.
• All Family Services Durham locations will be closed.
• Ontario Works...

Lane restrictions for Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) reconstruction

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) from Highway 401 to King Street West (Regional Highway 2) in the Municipality of Clarington, as part of the reconstruction project. 

When: The Region’s contractor, KAPP Infrastructure Ltd., will begin mobilizing the week of November 3. The anticipated completion date for the entire project is by December 2027. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact...