Road closure and lane restrictions on Farewell Street in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses of upcoming lane restrictions and a road closure on Farewell Street (Regional Road 56) in the City of Oshawa.

When: Road closure will be from May 18 to December 2026. Construction for the entire project is expected to be finished by September 2027. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: A road closure will be in place on Farewell Street while maintaining access to local traffic, from Wentworth Street East (Regional Road 60) to Harbour Road, from May 18 to December. Lane restrictions will be in place for the duration of the project on Farewell Street, from Bloor Street East (Regional Road 22) to Wentworth Street East, in Oshawa.

Why: This work is to reconstruct Farewell Street. For more information and updates on the construction activity, please visit durham.ca/FarewellSt.

Note: Traffic will be detoured onto Wentworth Street East, Simcoe Street South (Regional Road 2) and Harbour Road. Local traffic and emergency access will be maintained using the detour routes.

Businesses in the area will remain open throughout the duration of the construction. Durham Region offers a helpful overview of what businesses can expect during construction, including tips on how to minimize the inconvenience to their business, at durham.ca/OpenForBusiness.

The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and work crews.

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