Road Closures and Construction

Unfavourable weather conditions may affect timelines. Visit the Traffic Watch Map for real-time traffic updates.

Current Service Disruptions:

1. Regional Rd 1 RR1 from 255m South of Sandford Road to 419m North of Ashworth Road
   Regional Rd 1 RR1 from Foster Drive to Harrison DriveRegional Rd 13 RR13 at Regional Rd 1 RR1, to Lake Ridge Road RR23, to Davis Drive, to Regional Rd 1 RR1, to 79 m north of Davis Drive                          Rehabilitation of Regional Road 1 from 255 metres south of Sandford Road to 419 metres north of Ashworth Road (Part A) and from Foster Drive to Harrison Drive (Part B). The work includes asphalt pulverizing, excavation, grading, drainage, storm sewer installations, culvert replacements, granular base, curb and gutter, hot mix paving, intersection illumination, pavement markings and signage. April  2025 – July 2025

   Road closure and lane restrictions Regional Road 1 (Concession Road 7) between Foster Drive and Regional Road 13 (Part B) will be closed from April 14 until July 9, 2025 for storm sewer installation and road works. Traffic will be detoured for the duration of the work onto Davis Drive, Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) and Regional Road 13. Local traffic and emergency access will be maintained at all times.

   Residents should expect traffic delays and are asked to exercise additional caution for the safety of the construction workers. Access to driveways will be maintained whenever possible. Notification will be given to residents should vehicles need to be moved out of their driveways.

   Durham Region offers an overview of what businesses can expect during construction, and some tips on how to minimize inconvenience on your business, at durham.ca/OpenForBusiness. Further information and future updates will be posted on durham.ca/RegionalRoad1. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of the following staff members from The Regional Municipality of Durham. 

2. York Durham Line from Zephyr Road to York Street                                                                                              Road closed for bridge replacement work 550m north of Zephyr Rd. Access address 21430 from the South. Access to all other addresses from the North. May 2025 - November 2025. 
3. Uxbridge-East Gwillimbury Townline from north of Durham Reg. Rd. 39/Queensville Sideroad to south of Holborn Road, East Gwillimbury
   Bridge repairs over the Mount Albert Creek require road closures anticipated to commence late 2024.
4. Uxbridge-East Gwillimbury Townline from York St. (500m south of Ravenshoe Rd.), to Zephyr Rd.
   Bridge repairs require road closures anticipated to commence late 2024.
5. Concession Road 7 (Reg. Rd. 1) from 200m south of Sandford Road (Reg. Rd. 11) to 400m north of Ashworth Road, and from 100m south of Foster Drive to Harrison Drive, summer 2024 to summer 2025
   Road closures and detours will be in place, to provide for installation of guard rails, paved shoulders, gutter and culvert replacements and road reconstruction.
6. South Balsam Stormwater Pond Rehabilitation. November 4th, 2024 – June 30th, 2025                             The Township of Uxbridge has obtained all necessary permits to proceed with the reconstruction of South Balsam Pond. Construction is set to begin in the first week of November and will continue through the winter, weather dependent. The project is tentatively scheduled for completion by June 30, 2025.

• Service Disruption: South Balsam Trail will be closed for the duration of the construction. 
• Public Consultation: A public information centre was hosted on February 16th, 2023. 
• Related Documents: Notice of Construction, Full Project Draft Drawing
• Contact: Ben Kester, C.E.T., CRS-S, Director of Special Projects; bkester@uxbridge.ca