Durham Region is marking a step forward in regional transit with construction set to begin on the first segment of the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) system.
Work will start August 5 along Kingston Road (Highway 2) in Ajax and is expected to continue until the end of 2026.
The DSBRT is one of the largest transit infrastructure investments in the region’s history and aims to deliver faster, more frequent, and more reliable bus service across Durham and into Toronto. When complete, the system will include dedicated median bus lanes, priority traffic signals, and two-way service every five minutes, with an expected time savings of up to 20 minutes along the corridor.
The first construction segment stretches from about 300 metres west of Harwood Avenue to Galea Drive in Ajax. The work will involve:
- Building median bus lanes and stop platforms with shelters
- Reconstructing roads
- Installing traffic signals for bus priority
- Watermain and sanitary sewer installation
- Creating in-boulevard cycle tracks, wider sidewalks with accessibility upgrades
- Adding new street lighting and landscaping
The project also supports active transportation through the addition of new cycle tracks and accessible pedestrian infrastructure to benefit all road users.
Highway 2 is the designated route for the DSBRT, which will span roughly 36 kilometres, connecting the City of Oshawa, Town of Whitby, Town of Ajax, City of Pickering, and City of Toronto.
The DSBRT project is partially funded through a joint investment by the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario, and Durham Region as part of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).