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Lane restrictions on Stellar Drive in Whitby Nov. 19–Dec. 5

Justin Barber

12 Nov 2025

The Regional Municipality of Durham will restrict east- and westbound lanes on Stellar Drive (Regional Road 25) in Whitby from November 19 to December 5 to install water services and construct entrances for new development.

Traffic may be affected during the work period, and unfavourable weather could change the schedule.

Lane restrictions will be in place on Stellar Drive from 850 metres west of Thornton Road South (Regional Road 52) to one kilometre west of Thornton Road South, in Whitby.

The Region asked drivers to use caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and work crews.

Current construction and traffic information is available on the Region’s Traffic Watch website at durham.ca/TrafficWatch.

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