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Major overhaul for Wentworth Street in Oshawa

The Region of Durham is proposing to reconstruct Wentworth Street (Regional Road 60), from Cedar Street to west of Farewell Street (Regional Road 56), in the City of Oshawa.

The reconstruction will include:

  • New asphalt pavement, new curb and gutter, and replacement of watermain and sections of the storm sewer system.
  • A new three-metre wide asphalt multiuse path will be installed along the north side of Wentworth Street from Cedar Street to Farewell Street,
  • A new sidewalk will be installed on the south side of Wentworth Street from Nelson Street to Farewell Street.

The remainder of the existing sidewalk will be replaced as needed within the project limits.

The project will also include:

  • Realignment of Wentworth Street between the intersections of Simcoe Street and Ritson Road.
  • Rebuilding the existing traffic signals at the Cedar Street, Simcoe Street, Ritson Road, and Wilson Road intersections with Wentworth Street.
  • A new traffic signal at Wentworth Street and Nelson Street.
  • Lane reconfiguration on Wentworth Street east of Nelson Street. The existing four through traffic lanes will be reconfigured to two through traffic lanes and a centre two-way left turn lane.

The Regional Municipality of Durham is proposing to reconstruct Wentworth Street (Regional Road 60), from Cedar Street to west of Farewell Street (Regional Road 56), in the City of Oshawa.

The public information package with the project background and preliminary design can be reviewed at durham.ca/Wentworth. Comments are requested by August 17.

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