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

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

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...

Township Page, Cosmos July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024 Issue of Township Page 2 of Cosmos Newspaper

New Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool launches in Durham Region

Today, the powerful new Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool (vHEAT) is launching in Durham Region as part of the Durham Greener Homes Program. Using artificial intelligence (AI), vHEAT produces a digital energy score to help users understand how much energy their home consumes compared to homes of similar size, age, and type. The tool also provides each homeowner with a customized “retrofit road map” showing how they can reduce energy consumption, resulting in cost-savings.

Home energy use is a...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Brock Road in Pickering and Uxbridge

The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Brock Road in the City of Pickering and Township of Uxbridge.  July 17 through October 23. Unfavourable weather conditions and the Region’s contractor schedule may influence the work schedule.  From Brock Road (Regional Road 1) from north of Ninth Concession Road (Regional Road 5) to 200 metres north of Uxbridge Pickering Townline Road, in the City of Pickering and Township of Uxbridge.  Daily lane...