Public Service Announcements

Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street South in the City of Oshawa

This PSA has been updated to reflect the latest information.

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street South (Regional Road 2) in the City of Oshawa.

When: July 3 to September 15, daytime only. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place daily on Simcoe Street South, from Kawartha Avenue to Harbour Road, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: The lane restrictions will be in place...

Lane restrictions on Dundas Street West in the Town of Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Dundas Street West in the Town of Whitby.

When: June 26 to 29. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place daily on Dundas Street West, between Jeffery Street and Wellington Street, in the Town of Whitby.

Why: The lane restrictions will be in place to allow for a site servicing project. The south sidewalk will also be closed during this time.

Lane restrictions on Kingston Road in the Town of Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Kingston Road in the Town of Ajax.

When: June 26 to August 2023. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place daily on Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2), from Trawley Crescent to Chalmers Crescent, in the Town of Ajax.

Why: The lane restrictions will be in place for the installation of a new noise barrier wall on the south side of Kingston Road.

Changes to blue box collection and waste management facility hours due to Canada Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of changes to scheduled curbside blue box collection, as well as Regional Waste Management Facilities hours, in observance of the Canada Day holiday.

When: Monday, July 3 to Saturday, July 8

Where: Residents of the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby only will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the next day. This means that blue box collection scheduled for Monday, July 3 will be moved to Tuesday, July 4....

Roadway line painting operations are now underway

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that roadway line painting is now underway. Drivers are asked to exercise caution when approaching these vehicles. Before heading out on the road, residents can follow line painting operations in real time using live traffic and navigation apps.

When: Weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. until November.

Where: The Region is responsible for roadway pavement markings on more than 3,300 lane kilometres in Durham,...