What's happening
Drivers in Ajax should brace for a month of lane restrictions on two major north-south routes. The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions and night work on Westney Road South and Salem Road.
The work runs from November 16 to December 15, according to a Region of Durham notice. It will affect both roads between Highway 401 and Kingston Road (Durham Regional Highway 2).
Different schedules for each road
The two projects will run on different timetables. Work on Westney Road South will be carried out at night, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Salem Road will be completed during daytime hours.
The Region says the schedule could shift. Unfavourable weather conditions may have an impact on the timeline for the work.
Why the work is needed
The lane restrictions are needed to safely complete median restorations on both corridors, the Region said.
Drivers are being asked to exercise caution in the work zones, for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and work crews.
How to track delays
Residents can check a live interactive map of current construction projects and up-to-date traffic information at durham.ca/TrafficWatch.
The notice comes as the Region continues to deal with the aftereffects of a Microsoft 365 outage, which the Region says may cause delays in communications with residents. The service has been restored, but the Region is still assessing the impact of the email and Microsoft disruption.
Residents with questions can reach the Region by calling 311 within region limits, 905-668-7711, or toll-free at 1-800-372-1102. TTY users can dial 711.
