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Durham roadways get fresh paint during line painting season
Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 10:35 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham’s annual line painting season is underway and Durham road users are reminded to exercise caution when approaching line painting vehicles.
Drivers are reminded to please be patient, exercise caution, keep a safe distance back from the follow-up trucks and do not cross freshly painted lines. The applied paint contains glass beads to make the colour reflect. Driving on freshly painted lines can cause damage to vehicles and compromise the quality...
Notice of Study Commencement and Public Information Centre - Ritson Road North in the City of Oshawa
Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 09:40 AM
Ritson Road North from north of Taunton Road to south of Conlin Road, City of Oshawa
The Regional Municipality of Durham is initiating a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA October 2000, as amended in 2024) for the reconstruction and widening of Ritson Road North (Regional Road 16) from north of Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) to south of Conlin Road, over a length of 1.75 kilometres in the City of Oshawa (see Original Public Notice for map).
The widening of Ritson Road was...
Crossrides keep cyclists moving
Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 08:05 AM
At intersections throughout the region, crossrides are installed along multi-use path routes as part of Durham Vision Zero.
A crossride is a dedicated space at an intersection where cyclists can legally ride their bicycle through the intersection without dismounting. Crossrides are identified by unique pavement markings and may be located beside a pedestrian crosswalk or on its own. Crossrides can be combined with a crosswalk to save space, which is called a mixed crossride.
At signalized...
Our online tool provides details on road construction projects in Durham
Posted on Tuesday, June 09, 2026 11:06 AM
Our searchable Projects and Studies tool provides current information about road construction projects taking place in Durham Region. With this tool, you can find details on specific Regional public works projects that are planned or currently underway.
To protect the safety of workers, other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, all drivers are reminded to slow down and proceed with caution through construction zones or areas where workers are present.
Check out our Projects and Studies tool at
Safely cross the street with pedestrian crossovers
Posted on Tuesday, June 09, 2026 09:00 AM
Pedestrian crossovers make it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross the street. These locations are designated using special pavement markings, specific signage and sometimes flashing lights.
Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists all have a responsibility to help everyone to safely navigate pedestrian crossovers.
Drivers:
- Come to a complete stop to comply with the "stop for pedestrians" sign, proceed with caution and watch for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Remain stopped until pedestrians have...
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