Public Service Announcements

Lane restrictions on Reach Street in Scugog

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane restrictions on Reach Street (Regional Road 8) in the Township of Scugog.

When: May 4 to ­­­­May 8. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Reach Street from Byron Street to 100 m west of Byron Street, in Scugog.

Why: To safely install a culvert.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and work crews. Please also be advised, in response to COVID-19...

Lane Restrictions on Olive Avenue in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane restrictions on Olive Avenue (Regional Road 59) in the City of Oshawa.

When: Ongoing until May 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may affect the schedule.

Where: Olive Avenue (Regional Road 59), from Grandview Street to Townline Road (Regional Road 55), in Oshawa. 

Why: Road rehabilitation.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and work crews.

Please also be advised, in response...

Lane Restrictions on Simcoe Street and Winchester Road in City of Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) and Winchester Road (Regional Road 3) in the City of Oshawa.

When: April 27 to June 1, 2020. Unfavourable weather conditions may affect the schedule.

Where: Simcoe Street from 500m south of Winchester Road to 250m north of Winchester Road and Winchester Road from 320m west of Simcoe Street to 310m east of Simcoe Street. 

Why: Road construction and intersection modifications.  

Extended hours at Waste Management Facilities on Tuesdays from May to October

Whitby, Ontario – As an essential service, the Region of Durham advises residents that summer hours at its Waste Management Facilities in Oshawa and Scugog are back starting on Tuesday, May 5. The facilities will be open for extensionended hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays only from the first Tuesday in May until the first Tuesday in October.

When: Tuesdays only;Tuesday, May 5 to Tuesday, October 6. extensionended hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: OshawaWaste Management Facility, 1640 Ritson...

Recycle your batteries during the week of April 20

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted household batteries out for recycling on their collection day during the week of April 20.

When: Spring battery collection occurs the week of April 20 on blue box collection days.

Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.

Why: Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking part in...