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Daytime lane restrictions planned for Regional Road 3 in Clarington from May 4 to June 30, 2027

Durham Region says it will put daytime lane restrictions on Regional Road 3 in the Municipality of Clarington from May 4 to June 30, 2027, running from east of Townline Road (Regional Road 55) to west of Enfield Road (Regional Road 34). One lane of traffic will remain open.

The lane restrictions are tied to a reconstruction project to rebuild and widen Regional Road 3, according to the region’s notice.

Durham Region says unfavourable weather conditions may affect the work schedule.

The notice also says construction activities will shut down for the winter period from December 1 until May 1, 2027.

In addition to the May–June 2027 lane restrictions, the notice says a full road closure will be required “this summer,” but it does not list dates.

Durham Region says businesses in the area will remain open throughout the duration of the construction.

Durham Region is asking drivers to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and work crews.

Durham health department says animal bites, scratches involving humans must be reported

Durham Region Health Department is reminding residents and frontline professionals that all animal bites and scratches involving humans must be reported to the health department, as part of a Rabies Awareness Month notice dated May 1. The department says rabies can be transmitted through the bite, scratch or saliva of

Durham Region activates protected left-turn signal at Highway 2 and Courtice Road

Durham Region has installed a new protected left-turn signal for eastbound drivers at the intersection of Regional Highway 2 and Courtice Road in Courtice. The region says the signal was installed April 30 and is now operating. The change affects motorists turning left from Regional Highway 2 eastbound onto Courtice

Durham chair John Henry marks Asian Heritage Month in May 1 statement

Durham Region Chair and CEO John Henry issued a statement May 1 in Whitby marking Asian Heritage Month. Asian Heritage Month is observed in May. Henry’s statement did not list any specific events or activities planned in Durham Region. In the statement, Henry described the month as a time

Durham Region opens 60-day review of sewage servicing plan for Port Perry Employment Area

Durham Region has opened a 60-day public review of a Public File Report (PFR) on sanitary sewage servicing for the Port Perry Employment Area in the Township of Scugog, following a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment. The review period runs from April 30 to June 29, 2026. The PFR describes

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Durham health department says animal bites, scratches involving humans must be reported

Durham Region activates protected left-turn signal at Highway 2 and Courtice Road

Durham chair John Henry marks Asian Heritage Month in May 1 statement

Durham Region opens 60-day review of sewage servicing plan for Port Perry Employment Area