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Bus Route 605 Detoured Due to Uxbridge Walmart Construction

Justin Barber

28 Jun 2024

Route 605 Detour Information

Effective Date: Wednesday, July 3, 7:00 AM until further notice
Affected Route: 605

Due to construction at the Walmart plaza in Uxbridge, Durham Region Transit has announced that route 605 will not serve stop #2416 at the Uxbridge Walmart. The detour will route buses via Welwood Drive, Zehrs driveway, and Toronto Street S.

Temporary Stop Information

Discontinued Stop: Stop #2416 – Eastbound @ 6 Welwood
Temporary Stop: Welwood Drive eastbound, east of Walmart entrance

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