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Upcoming lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue in the Municipality of Clarington. 

When: September 5 to 22. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue, from 130 metres north of Concession Road 4 to 265 metres south of Taunton Road, in Clarington.

Why: To safely complete road shoulder paving.  

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make...

Lane restrictions on Seventh Concession Road in the City of Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Seventh Concession Road in the City of Pickering.

When: September 5 to November 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Seventh Concession Road, from west of Sideline 14 to Westney Road (Regional Road 31), in Pickering.

Why: Daily lane restrictions will be in place for road rehabilitation work.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will...

Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Final report for 2023 season

Whitby, Ontario – Throughout the summer, Durham Region Health Department conducts weekly bacteriological water tests to determine if beaches are safe for swimming. The Public Health Ontario Laboratory in Peterborough tests the water samples. This is the final report for the 2023 season.

Test results for the week of August 28 indicate that one public beach is posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of...

Mandatory water restrictions for Sunderland residents and businesses

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses in Sunderland, in the Township of Brock, of mandatory water restrictions. Residents and businesses are required to discontinue all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use during this time.

When: September 5 to October 15.

Where: The community of Sunderland in the Township of Brock.

Why: Municipal wells one and two will be offline while the Region conducts upgrades. Water use restrictions are necessary to...

Upcoming road closures on Bay Street and Mill Street in Brock

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of road closures on Bay Street and Mill Street in the Township of Brock.

When: September 5 to December 2023. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Road closures will take place in stages on Bay Street from Main Street to Mill Street, and on Mill Street from Simcoe Street to Church Street, in the Township of Brock.

Why: To safely replace a watermain.  

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be...