News - Township of Uxbridge

Township Page, Cosmos July 25, 2024

Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 09:29 AM

July 25, 2024 Issue of Township Page 2 of Cosmos Newspaper.

July 21-27 is National Drowning Prevention Week

Posted on Friday, July 19, 2024 10:50 AM

The Township of Uxbridge recognizes July 21-27as National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW). This week provides a focus regarding the drowning issue in Canada and calls attention towards drowning prevention.

Over 400 Canadians drown in preventable water-related incidents annually and drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death among Canadians under 60 years of age. However, there are ways to prevent these incidents from occurring. Following these safety tips will help keep you and...

New all-way stop at Sandford Road/Herald Road and York Durham Line in Uxbridge

Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2024 04:03 PM

In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham is implementing a new all-way stop at the intersection of Sandford Road (Regional Road 11)/Herald Road and York Durham Line (Regional Road 30) in the Township of Uxbridge. At the intersection of Sandford Road/Herald Road and York Durham Line in Uxbridge. Work will be done on July 25, 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

The new all-way stop will require all drivers in each direction to stop...

Roadway line painting operations are underway on Durham Roads

Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2024 10:51 AM

Until November, Durham Region’s roadway line painting operations are taking place primarily on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with occasional weekend and nighttime operations.

Line painting on roads is an important road safety feature. Line markings are used to define lanes and guide traffic on roadways, as well as provide guidance to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians about allowable or prohibitive maneuvers.

Line painting is a moving operation that progresses at reduced speeds to ensure...