Public Service Announcements

Lane restrictions on Thickson Road South in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions and traffic delays on Thickson Road South (Regional Road 26) in the Town of Whitby.

When: May 29 to 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Thickson Road South, from Victoria Street (Regional Road 22) to Wentworth Street (Regional Road 60), in Whitby.

Why: To complete asphalt paving.

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

Take part in Durham’s treasure hunt: Curbside Giveaway Day!

Whitby, Ontario – Curbside Giveaway Day is back to help you turn your unwanted goods into someone else’s treasure! Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items still in good condition—clearly marked as “Free”—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Curbside Giveaway Day, residents should bring any items that were not taken back into their homes.

When: Saturday, June 14, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in Ajax and Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in the towns of Ajax and Whitby.

When: May 26 to July 14. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lake Ridge Road, from north of Rossland Road (Regional Road 28) to south of Taunton Road (Regional Road 4), in the towns of Ajax and Whitby.

Why: Lane restrictions will be in place for road rehabilitation.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may...

Annual nuclear public alerting system test: June 3 and 4

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham will conduct its annual test of the nuclear public alerting system on June 3 and 4. The system is designed to warn people in the unlikely event of an emergency at the nuclear-generating stations in Clarington or Pickering. Durham Region is required to test the Nuclear Public Alerting System as part of its responsibilities as directed by the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan (PNERP).

The test will take place during daytime hours, over two days:

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...