Durham Works

Ongoing lane restrictions on Harmony Road North

Residents and businesses are reminded of ongoing lane restrictions on Harmony Road North, from 1 kilometre to 1.5 kilometres north of Conlin Road East in the City of Oshawa. The lane restrictions will be in place until September 20, though unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

The work is to safely construct new turning lanes and concrete medians to support new development. Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of work crews and road users.

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Roadway line painting operations are underway on Durham Roads

Until November, Durham Region’s roadway line painting operations are taking place primarily on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with occasional weekend and nighttime operations.

Line painting on roads is an important road safety feature. Line markings are used to define lanes and guide traffic on roadways, as well as provide guidance to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians about allowable or prohibitive maneuvers.

Line painting is a moving operation that progresses at reduced speeds to ensure...

Need a new Green Bin or kitchen container? Order online

Durham Region residents can now purchase new Green Bins, kitchen containers and backyard composters or exchange broken Green Bins and kitchen containers online with free delivery. Please allow approximately 10 days for delivery.

Diapers, menstrual products, incontinence products, pet waste and pet litter can now be disposed of in the Green Bin for weekly curbside collection. As such, a limited number of additional Green Bins are now available for residents to purchase online, to a maximum of one...

Grow your Green Bin! New materials are now accepted

Diapers, menstrual products, incontinence products, pet waste and pet litter can now be disposed of in the Green Bin for weekly curbside collection.

The revised program is designed to maximize waste diversion, minimize the waste being processed at the Durham York Energy Centre, increase convenience, and achieve compliance with Ontario’s Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement.

A limited number of additional Green Bins will be available for residents to purchase, to a maximum of one per household,...

Keep reserved lanes free for buses and cyclists in Durham Region

Reserved lanes for buses and cyclists are a traffic control device to help improve cyclist, driver and pedestrian safety. Reserved lanes are clearly marked with overhead diamond signs, ground-mounted diamond signs and pavement markings.

Bus-only lanes are reserved for public transit vehicles—Durham Region Transit buses and Go Transit buses—to help buses get through congested areas and stay on schedule. Motorists are prohibited from using bus-only lanes. Vehicles can enter bus-only lanes to...