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Construction to close Ritson Road in north Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that construction will close Ritson Road (Regional Road 16), around Kedron Dells Golf Course in Oshawa, in stages until the end of November.

Where:

• Stage one: Ritson Road will be closed beginning this week, from the Kedron Dells Golf Course entrance to north of Given Road for approximately 11 weeks.
• Stage two: Following stage one, Ritson Road will be closed from the Kedron Dells Golf Course...

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...

Update #3 Lord Elgin Park trunk sanitary sewer repairs completed in the Town of Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that the underground repairs of the trunk sanitary sewer in Lord Elgin Park in the Town of Ajax are complete. The by-pass pumps have been decommissioned and are currently being prepared for removal. The sanitary sewer system in this area is back to normal operation.

“The trunk sanitary sewer break that occurred in Lord Elgin Park was extensive, making it difficult and time-consuming...

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...