Public Service Announcements

Speed limit reduction on Brock Street in the Town of Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham will be reducing the speed limit on Brock Street to 40 kilometres/hour (km/h) in collaboration with the Town of Whitby to convert the Port Whitby area to an area wide 40 km/h zone.

Where: Brock Street from Victoria Street to Water Street in Whitby.

When: The speed limit reduction signs are expected to be installed before September 3, 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the installation schedule. 

Why:

Road closure on Elm Street in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses of an upcoming road closure on Elm Street, in the City of Oshawa.

When: September 4 to September 11. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Elm Street will be closed at Simcoe Street South. Access to Elm Street from Celina is restricted to local traffic only during this time. Lane restrictions remain ongoing on Simcoe Street South.

Why: This work is part of the Simcoe Street...

Road closure on Conlin Road in the Town of Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Conlin Road in the Town of Whitby.

When: The one-day closure will take place on Saturday, September 7. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Conlin Road, from Thickson Road (Regional Road 26) to Garrard Road, in Whitby.

Why: To complete final surface asphalt paving and road restoration as part of the new watermain construction on Conlin Road.

Note: Motorists are asked to...

Drivers reminded to share the road with farm vehicles

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents that harvest season is coming soon. Drivers may experience temporary delays on roads due to slow moving farm machinery. Motorists are asked to be patient and cautious when sharing the road with these vehicles.

When: Harvest season starts in the early fall and will continue into the late fall.

Where: Rural roads in Durham Region, including Regional roads. For a full list of Regional roads, visit durham...

Ongoing lane restrictions on Bloor Street East in Oshawa

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

Where: Bloor Street East, from 20 metres east of Ritson Road (Regional Road 16) to east of Holland Street, in Oshawa.

When: August 20 to September 23. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Why: To safely complete road resurfacing work.

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