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Upcoming lane restrictions and closures on Taunton Road East in Whitby

This PSA has been updated to reflect the most recent information.

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions and lane closures on Taunton Road East in the Town of Whitby.

When: Westbound lane restrictions begin August 23, followed by full westbound lane closures August 24 to 26. Lane closures will remain until end of day August 26. Unfavourable weather conditions and the Region’s contractor schedule may influence the work schedule.

Health Department releases first of seven reports on local health impacts of climate change

Whitby, Ontario - Climate change is affecting the safety, health and quality of life of all people in Durham Region, including the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and other Indigenous Peoples with whom we share these lands. To help learn, prepare and act against hazards associated with climate change, Durham Region Health Department has completed the first report in a special series entitled, Climate Change and Health in Durham Region, available at durham.ca/ClimateAndHealth.

The first...

Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report

Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of August 6 indicate that 10 public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off.

Upcoming road closure on Cobbledick Road in Clarington

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

When: August 12 to November 11, 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The road closure will be in place on Cobbledick Road from Service Road to the waterfront trail, including the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area parking lot.

Work taking place will also require temporary closure of a section of the waterfront trail between...

Road closure on Regional Road 13 in the Township of Brock

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure on Regional Road 13 in the Township of Brock.

Where: Regional Road 13 from 732 metres east of Lakeridge Road to 810 metres west of Sideroad 17, in Brock.  

When: Work begins August 12, 2024. Anticipated completion of this phase of construction is December 2024 and surface asphalt by the end of May 2025. Unfavorable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Why: To safely complete road...