Lane restrictions due to ongoing and upcoming roadworks have been announced in the cities of Oshawa and Pickering by the Regional Municipality of Durham.
In response to Covid-19 the Province of Ontario has identified the maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure including roads as an essential service, according to the latest update of essential workplaces on April 3.
The Regional Municipality of Durham said there are ongoing lane restrictions on Olive Avenue (Regional Road 59) in the City of Oshawa.
These are projected to last until May 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may affect the schedule.
Where: Olive Avenue (Regional Road 59), from Grandview Street to Townline Road (Regional Road 55), in Oshawa.
Why: Road rehabilitation.
Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) and Winchester Road (Regional Road 3) in Oshawa have also been announced by the Regional Municipality of Durham.
When: April 27 to June 1.
Where: Simcoe Street from 500m south of Winchester Road to 250m north of Winchester Road and Winchester Road from 320m west of Simcoe Street to 310m east of Simcoe Street.
Why: Road construction and intersection modifications.
Pickering
Construction will result in lane restrictions on Pickering Parkway from May 4, 8 am until May 8, midnight.
Location: Pickering Parkway from 70m East of Liverpool Road to Liverpool Road. Pickering Parkway westbound left turn lane restriction (only one left turn lane will be open, normally two lanes) to fit with Liverpool Road lane restriction.
Road Rehabilitation on Lake Ridge Road
The Regional Municipality of Durham is continuing road rehabilitation on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) from just north of Highway 407 to Myrtle Road (Regional Road 5).
This project includes asphalt pulverizing, grading, granular base, curb and gutter, hot mix asphalt paving, pavement marking, culvert extensions/replacements, illumination and signage.
The region’s contractor, Coco paving Inc., will remobilize their crew the week of May 4th and anticipates completing the work by July.
Lane Restrictions and Road Closures: All roadways will remain open to traffic for the duration of the contract. On weekdays between 9 am and 7 pm, traffic may be reduced to a single reversible lane. Residents should expect minor delays and are asked to drive cautiously for the safety of the construction workers, cyclists and traveling public. Access to residential driveways will be maintained whenever possible; however notification will be given to residents if vehicles need to be temporarily relocated out of the driveway to provide access for construction. Municipal construction projects include the use of vibratory equipment which may be noticeable inside nearby homes.
There will be lane restrictions due to construction on Liverpool Road from Kingston Road to Highway 401 ramp.
Duration: May 4 8 am to May 15 midnight.
Location: Liverpool Road from Kingston Road to ramp Liverpool Road across Hwy. 401 will be restricted to a single lane in each direction for one week. At that point it will re-open to the normal two lanes in each direction during the day, re-closing to one lane per direction during night time hours as needed.