Weed Spraying Scheduled for Road Medians in Ajax, Oshawa, Pickering, and Whitby
The Regional Municipality of Durham has contracted Turf War Inc. to spray weeds on hard-surfaced centre medians along Regional roads in Ajax, Oshawa, Pickering, and Whitby. The work is scheduled to begin in approximately two weeks, and weather may affect the timing, according to the Region.
The activity is being undertaken to address damage caused by weed roots. According to the Regional Municipality of Durham, weed roots can crack asphalt and concrete, and lift or shift interlocking bricks on road medians.
The Region stated that the spraying will be carried out mainly at night to minimize the impact on traffic. The targeted medians are located in the centre of busy roads and are not used by pedestrians. The Region will post signage on the medians where spraying has taken place.