The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road East (Regional Road 4) in the Town of Whitby.
- When: February 28 to March 18. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
- Where: Taunton Road East, from Brock Street North to McKinney Drive, in the Town of Whitby.
- Why: To safely install water and sanitary services to support new development.
Note: 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.
Meanwhile, Oshawa has announced a road closure of Dance Act Avenue to through traffic. There will be no through access for emergency vehicles too. Temporary conditions signs will be posted in accordance with provincial standards, said a city release.
- When: From February 28, 2022 until March 28, 2022
- Where: between Thoroughbred Street and Kentucky Derby Way
- Why: to install new sewer and service laterals off Dance Act Ave
In Oshawa, the closure of Albert Street Bridge to through traffic continues. It is a full road closure – No through access will be available for emergency vehicles or for local traffic.
- Where: Between Olive Avenue and Albany Street over CP Rail track.
- When: From February 11, 2022 until further notice.
- Why: Work on behalf of CP Rail to conduct bridge inspection.
Weight restrictions on Lake Ridge Road
The Regional Municipality of Durham has implemented a maximum weight restriction of 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle for Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in the City of Pickering, Town of Whitby, and townships of Scugog and Uxbridge. Weight restrictions are enacted under the authority of the Highway Traffic Act and Regional By-law 26-2018.
- When: Immediately and until further notice.
- Where: Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) from Myrtle Road (Regional Road 5) to approximately two kilometres south of Goodwood Road (Regional Road 21) in the City of Pickering, Town of Whitby, and townships of Scugog and Uxbridge.
- Why: To improve traffic safety and reduce ongoing and increasing maintenance costs.
Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and the Ministry of Transportation Ontario monitor vehicles to enforce weight restrictions. As this concerns public safety, there will be no exemptions to this weight restriction.
Weight restriction season on regional roads beginning March 1
The regional and local area municipalities are restricting the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads during the spring weight restriction season, as per the Highway Traffic Act and Regional By-law 26-2018. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle.
- When: March 1 to April 30. The actual final day may be adjusted following periodic reviews of road and weather conditions at the end of weight restriction season.
- Where: Signs will be erected on all regional roads where these weight restrictions apply. Please refer to the complete map for more information.
- Why: Weight restrictions are needed to prevent damage to roads. In the spring, frozen roads start to thaw making the pavement on some roads temporarily lose strength and become unable to support vehicles heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle.