The Regional Municipality of Durham is preparing for construction works to begin in the City of Pickering along Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) on the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) project.
Construction is expected to begin late summer and be completed by summer 2028. Additional notice will be issued before construction to confirm the start date.
The impacted area of Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) will be from approximately 200 metres west of Steeple Hill to Merritton Road.
The DSBRT will provide two-way transit service every five minutes, dedicated median bus only lanes, priority signals, and anticipated time savings of 20 minutes for transit trips along the Highway 2 corridor. To support active transportation and improve access for all road users, the DSBRT project also includes new in-boulevard cycle tracks for bike users and wider, accessible sidewalks.
Highway 2 is the designated route for the DSBRT. The project spans approximately 36 kilometres through the City of Oshawa, the Town of Whitby, the Town of Ajax, the City of Pickering and the City of Toronto.
“This transformative transit initiative will bring faster, more frequent, and more reliable service to communities across Durham Region and into Toronto. With work already underway in Ajax, residents and businesses in the City of Pickering can expect to see work begin soon, marking another project milestone in delivering one of the largest transit infrastructure investments in Durham’s history,” said a region statement.
Work will include:
- Construction of dedicated median bus lanes, median transit stop platforms and shelters
- Road reconstruction
- Traffic signals with bus movements
- Watermain and sanitary sewer installation
- Dedicated in-boulevard cycle tracks with crossrides, sidewalks with accessibility improvements, street lighting and landscaping
Quick Facts
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- This project is partially funded by a joint investment by the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and Durham Region through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).
- Businesses in the area will remain open and accessible throughout the duration of the construction. Durham Region offers an overview of what businesses can expect during construction, including tips on how to minimize the inconvenience to their business, at durham.ca/OpenForBusiness.
- Bus routes, bus stops, sidewalks and businesses will remain open for the duration of construction.
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.
For more information, visit durham.ca/BRTSteepleHillToMerritton.
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