Public Service Announcements

Lane restrictions on Kingston Road in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of lane restrictions on Kingston Road (Durham Highway 2), from the Highway 401 on/off-ramp (located east of Whites Road) to Fairport Road, in Pickering.

 

 

WHEN:

June 5 to 16. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

 

 

WHERE:

Kingston Road, from the Highway 401 on/off-ramp (located east of Whites Road) to Fairport Road, in the City of Pickering.

 

 

Line painting season in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that roadway line painting is now underway, and drivers should exercise caution when approaching these vehicles.

When: Line painting season runs until October. Operations are typically underway on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or overnight.

Where: The Region is responsible for pavement markings on more than 2,000 lane kilometres in Durham, including all Regional roads and many...

Drop off electronic waste for free in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, invites residents to drop off Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), free of charge, at a special upcoming collection event.

When: Saturday, June 17, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Where: Uxbridge Seniors Centre, 75 Marietta Street, Uxbridge

Why: To provide residents with a convenient, free drop-off service to properly recycle their electronics, while keeping toxic materials out of the waste stream. Examples...

Construction on Thornton Road in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of lane restrictions on Thornton Road (Regional Road 52), from north of King Street to Adelaide Avenue, in Oshawa.

When: Construction begins this week and is expected to be complete by June 19. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Thornton Road, from north of King Street to Adelaide Avenue, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: Work includes grading, milling...

Public Information Centre on the Port Perry Water Supply Class EA Study

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department will be holding a Public Information Centre (PIC) on the Port Perry Water Supply Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study in the Township of Scugog.

When: Wednesday, June 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Scugog Memorial Public Library at 231 Water Street in Port Perry

Why: The Region of Durham is undertaking a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to plan for additional water supply and storage...