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Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 04:27 PM
Durham Region is one of the fastest growing areas in the Greater Toronto Area, and Durham Region Transit (DRT) is growing along with it.
As DRT's Route Ahead Strategy enters it's final year, DRT is charting the network's evolution with the Route Ahead 2030: Five-Year Service Strategy. This next phase sets the course for how our transit network will grow through 2030 and beyond.
As part of this strategy, DRT is developing Local Area Transit Plans for two key growth areas:
- Seaton in Pickering
Advanced Notice of Construction - Kingston Road from Harwood Avenue to Galea Drive, Town of Ajax
Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 04:03 PM
The Regional Municipality of Durham is preparing for the construction of the Kingston Road median Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project along Kingston Road (Highway 2) from approximately 300 metres west of Harwood Avenue to Galea Drive in the Town of Ajax. The proposed work will include the following:
- Reconstruction of the existing pavement along with designated median BRT lanes.
- Off-road asphalt cycle tracks in the boulevards.
- Construction of four (4) median bus stop platforms.
- Modifications to the...
Cherrywood area - City of Pickering - Water interruption - Public Notice
Posted on Monday, April 28, 2025 03:19 PM
The Regional Municipality of Durham will be working on a watermain in the area of Cherrywood in the City of Pickering. In order to complete this work, it will be necessary to shut down the water supply system. This shut down will temporarily interrupt the water supply in the area. Please ensure you have an adequate supply of water available during this period.
The watermain valve replacement and scheduled maintenance work will be completed by Eagleson Construction and Regional maintenance staff....
Township of Brock - Beaverton - Water Distribution System Cleaning - Public Notice
Posted on Monday, April 28, 2025 03:03 PM
The Region of Durham has contracted IQ Environmental to clean the watermains in Beaverton as part of our regular water supply system maintenance program.
The cleaning program will be performed between April 28 and May 23, 2025.
Residents will receive a hand-delivered notice 24 to 48 hours prior to the start of the cleaning operation on their street. The work will be carried out in an efficient manner with the least possible inconvenience to residents. You are advised to keep a supply of water on...
May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Posted on Friday, April 25, 2025 08:57 AM
Health Department urges everyone to take precautions against tick bites
Whitby, Ontario – As the weather warms up and outdoor activities increase, Durham Region Health Department reminds everyone to take precautions against tick bites, which can lead to Lyme disease infections.
Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which can be transmitted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Blacklegged ticks are widespread across Durham Region, especially in forested or grassy...
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