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Transit Detours Announced for Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade

The Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Due to the parade, Durham Region Transit has announced detours for Routes 605 and 905C.

Route 905C Detours:

  • Northbound trips departing Whitby Station at 9:10 AM, 10:40 AM, and 12:10 PM will detour via Reach Street, Coral Creek Crescent, Nelkydd Lane, Herrema Boulevard, Barton Lane, Second Avenue, Dominion Street, Main Street, Toronto Street, and King Street.
  • Southbound trips departing Railway Street southbound at Albert Street at 10:25 AM, 11:51 AM, and 1:21 PM will follow the same detour route.

Route 605 Detours:

  • Northbound trips departing from Welwood Drive at 9:26 AM, 9:56 AM, 10:56 AM, 11:26 AM, 12:26 PM, and 12:56 PM will detour via Mill Street, Reach Street, Coral Creek Crescent, Nelkydd Lane, Herrema Boulevard, Barton Lane, Second Avenue, Dominion Street, Main Street, Toronto Street, and King Street.
  • Southbound trips departing Railway Street southbound at Albert Street at 9:20 AM, 9:50 AM, 10:50 AM, 11:20 AM, 12:20 PM, and 12:50 PM will follow the same detour route.

Affected Stops:

  • Stops on Brock Street between Railway Street and Nelkydd Lane will not be served.
  • Stops on Main Street between Reach Street and Dominion Street will not be served.

Temporary Stops:

  • King Street westbound at Toronto Street
  • Dominion Street eastbound at Main Street
  • Main Street northbound at Dominion Street
  • Herrema Boulevard northbound at Brock Street
  • Nelkydd Lane southbound at Brock Street
  • Reach Street westbound at Main Street
  • Mill Street eastbound at Main Street

These changes are in effect to accommodate the parade and ensure the safety of participants and attendees.