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Travel Alert: Road restrictions in cities of Oshawa, Pickering

There are road restrictions in the cities of Oshawa and Pickering as well as upcoming road closures in place for Oshawa’s Boo Bash.

In Oshawa, Region of Durham announced lane restrictions on Ritson Road North (Regional Road 16) from October 12 to November 20 to safely construct a temporary asphalt sidewalk.

The specific section under construction is from Ritson Road North, between Conlin Road East and Britannia Road East.

Pickering Restrictions

The Region of Durham also announced lane restrictions on Peter Matthews Drive (Regional Road 28) in the City of Pickering from October 12 to November 20.

Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule, it said.

restrictions will be on Peter Matthews Drive, from just south of Burkholder Drive to Alexander Knox Road (Regional Road 40) to safely allow for catch basin and maintenance hole adjustments, as well as surface asphalt placement, in support of new development.

One lane will remain open at all times with traffic control personnel in place to direct traffic.

The region said it 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.

Boo Bash

On Saturday, October 17 Oshawa Tourism’s Boo Bash Event is being held from 1 pm to 10 pm.

The road closures will be from 6 am to 11:30 pm on Oct 17 at:

  • King Street West between Simcoe Street North and Mary Stret South.
  • Celina Street between King Street West and Athol Street East.
  • Albert Street between King Street West and Athol Street East.
  • Ontario Street between Bond Street East and King Street West.
  • Victoria Street between Bond Street East and King Street West.

Below is a map of the closures.

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