The Town of Whitby yesterday announced it has begun work on the construction of a new and major east-west roadway in South Brooklin.
It is between Cochrane Street and Highway 7, and Britannia Road in Oshawa.
The new road – currently called the Mid-Block Arterial Roadway – is being built to support future growth, connectivity, and economic development. It will also accommodate active transportation, like walking and cycling, with a multi-use path on the north side and a sidewalk on the south side, said a town statement.
The project is currently divided into four phases of construction:
- Phase 1 (from Ashburn Road to the future Garden Street Extension) – now underway
- Phase 2 (from Garden Street Extension to Anderson Street)
- Phase 3 (from Anderson Street to the eastern town limit)
- Phase 4 (from Cochrane Street/Hwy 7 to Ashburn Road)
The town said it is now in Phase 1 of construction, which is anticipated to be completed by early 2025. Timing for future phases will be largely dependent on development, traffic demand, funding and property availability, and project approvals.
Road impacts anticipated from July 2
The town is notifying residents of the following two upcoming road and bike lane impacts. Both are anticipated to begin Tuesday, July 2 and remain in place until the end of November 2024:
- Baldwin Street – reduced to one lane in each direction south of Highway 7 to allow for road servicing and infrastructure
- Ashburn Road – road and bikes lane closed south of Winchester Road and north of Spencers Road to support construction
Residents should expect possible delays during peak traffic times. Please follow posted detour signage and take alternate routes if possible, said the town.
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