Road Closures and Traffic Disruptions

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas — Multiple roads to close for Orono Santa Claus Parade!

The following roads in Orono will be closed on Saturday, November 23 from 10 a.m. to noon for the Orono Santa Claus Parade:

• Mill Lane to Mill Street
• Mill Street to Main Street
• Main Street to Station Street
• Station Street to Princess Street
• Princess Street to Orono Fair Grounds

Please use alternate local roads. Emergency access will be available.

Road Closures in Bowmanville Cemetery

Phase 2 of road paving and concrete works in Bowmanville Cemetery (1330 Haines Street, Bowmanville) will begin on October 28, 2024, and will last approximately one month. Weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

The road closures are part of ongoing maintenance of the cemetery.

The Municipality realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians,...

Construction Notice: Upcoming pavement rehabilitation work in Bowmanville and Newcastle

Please be advised that beginning the week of October 7, 2024, GIP Paving Limited will begin work on road improvements in Bowmanville and Newcastle.

Roadwork will include the removal and replacement of applicable surface and base asphalt and concrete sidewalks and curbs, as well as asphalt paving, traffic line painting, driveway and roadway shoulder re-instatement (where applicable), ditching and associated restoration works.

These roadwork improvements will take place in the following locations:

Temporary closure to Samuel Wilmot Nature Area parking lot and waterfront trail in Newcastle

The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising that a road closure will be in place on Cobbledick Road in Newcastle from Service Road to the waterfront trail, including the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area parking lot, beginning August 12 into November.

Work taking place will also require temporary closure of a section of the waterfront trail between Cobbledick Road and Toronto Street. Trail closure and detour signage will be present on-site to provide trail users with the necessary information to...

Notice of Construction on Newcastle Memorial Arena Parking Lot

Starting the week of August 6, 2024, crews will begin rehabilitation work on the Newcastle Memorial Arena parking lot, located at 103 Caroline Street in Newcastle.  

What does the work include? 

• Clearing and trimming plants, trees and shrubs around the boundary of the property 

• Replacing storm sewer infrastructure 

• Removing and replacing existing parking lot asphalt and road base 

• Installing electrical works for parking lot lighting 

• Installing curbs, retaining wall and privacy fencing  

• Other restorations as...