Durham Region's transportation infrastructure is a catalyst for generating connections for commercial and individual needs.

The Region's infrastructure is made up of an integrated network of provincial and regional highways, deep-sea shipping ports, transcontinental and commuter railway lines, as well as proximity to local and international airports.

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is interconnected by an extensive road network consisting of 365 miles of major provincial highway networks and five municipal highways. Highway 401 carries almost half a million people per day, reflecting the GTA's rapidly growing economy. Direct connection to the United States Interstate highway system in less than a 1.5 hour drive.

Transportation

Freight rail

International sea ports
  • St. Marys Cement
  • Port of Oshawa Harbour

    • The Port of Oshawa provides access to the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System for inter-lake and overseas commercial shipping and is the only seaway-depth harbour on Lake Ontario between Toronto and Montreal. The Port is an inter-modal facility with a CN rail spur. Learn more about the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority.

Air

 Infrastructure Projects

The dynamic and increasing growth of the Durham Region is being supported by significant infrastructure investments. These are contributing to increasing economic opportunities for the Region.

Highway 407 East extension

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) recently completed a $1.2 billion project to extend Highway 407. The project:

  • Extended Highway 407, about 22 kilometres from Harmony Road in Oshawa to Highway 35/115 in Clarington. The extension to Clarington is now complete.
  • Connected highways 401 and 407 with a 10-kilometre north-south freeway, known as Highway 412. This project phase is complete.
  • Provide eight new interchanges, including three freeway-to-freeway connections (Highway 407 East and Highway 401, from Highway 418 and Highway 35/115).

View map showing the 407 extension.

Metrolinx GO Transit train extension

Metrolinx and the Ontario government announced plans to expand rail service in 2017. This would provide Durham Region with more direct connections to the larger GO Transit network. The project is expected to help reduce congestion in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), connect people to jobs, and help minimize greenhouse gas pollution by reducing car trips and improving travel times.

Learn more about this project on the Region's Go East Extension website.

Map of infrastructure in Durham Region.

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