The Regional Municipality of Durham announced it is reconstructing and widening Winchester Road (Regional Road 3) from Durham Street and Chelmsford Drive to east of Watford and Anderson streets, in the Town of Whitby.
The region’s contractor, Four Seasons Site Developments, mobilized this month with work scheduled to be complete in the fall of 2025, said a region statement.
It said there will be a winter shutdown period between coming December and April. Work will resume again in April 2025 with final completion anticipated in September next year. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Traffic Rectrictions
All eastbound lanes will be closed on Winchester Road. Traffic on Winchester Road will be restricted to one lane westbound between Durham Street/Chelmsford Drive and Watford Street/Anderson Street beginning August 6, to facilitate the widening of the Lynde Creek bridge structure and full replacement of the Anderson Creek culvert.
Two-lane traffic will resume throughout the winter shutdown period.
From April to September 2025, traffic will again be reduced to one lane westbound. Traffic detours, supporting eastbound traffic flows, is established with signage redirecting traffic around the construction limits for the duration of these closures. The established detour is Highway 7, northbound on Ashburn Road to Columbus Road West eastbound to Thickson Road southbound to Winchester Road.
Businesses will remain open for the duration of construction. The region said it recognizes there may be potential impacts during the work. Durham Region offers an overview of what businesses can expect during construction, and some tips on how to minimize inconvenience on your business, at durham.ca/OpenForBusiness.
Local traffic and emergency access will be maintained at all times. Sidewalk closures will be required to facilitate construction; pedestrians will always have access on either the north or south side of Winchester Road, with appropriate signage for alternative routes.
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