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Upcoming lane restrictions on Island Road in Scugog

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Island Road (Regional Road 7) in the Township of Scugog. 

When: May 19 to June 2026. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule. 

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Island Road from Fralicks Beach Road to Hood Drive in Scugog.   

Why: To safely rehabilitate the road.   

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and...

Lane restrictions on Thickson Road North in Brooklin

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of lane restrictions on Thickson Road North (Regional Road 26) in the Town of Whitby’s Village of Brooklin. 

When: Ongoing until July 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule. 

Where: Lane restrictions are in place on Thickson Road North, from Carnwith Drive East to Baldwin Street North, in Brooklin.   

Why: To safely install a watermain in support of new development.  

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

Province passes Bill 100; Region of Durham affirms the importance of elected leadership

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“Strong and resilient communities are built on trust, accountability and the belief that the people who live there should have a voice in the decisions that shape their future.

On May 7, the provincial government passed Bill 100, Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, which changes how the Regional Chair is selected—from being elected...

Road closure on Courtice Road in Courtice

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of an ongoing road closure on Courtice Road (Regional Road 34) in the Municipality of Clarington’s community of Courtice.  

When: Ongoing day and night until July 3. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.  

Where: Courtice Road from Bloor Street (Regional Road 22) to 585 metres north of Baseline Road West in Courtice.  

Why: For the safe installation of a sanitary sewer in support of new development.  

Note: Access to Courtice...

Water service interruption in Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of a water service interruption in the Town of Ajax.

Where: The water service interruption will be on Kingston Road East (Regional Highway 2), from Harwood Avenue (Regional Road 44) to Trott Lane, in Ajax.

When: From May 11 at approximately 5 p.m. to May 12 at approximately 8 a.m.

Why: A final water connection is required to service a new watermain along Kingston Road. To safely complete the work, a temporary shutdown of the water supply...