Businesses open during roadworks projects on Simcoe, Wilson and Park

With Park Road scheduled to close beginning on Monday, July 13 for a Ministry of Transportation overpass replacement, the City reminds residents that businesses remain open and encourages you to follow detour routes.

There are several major transportation upgrades underway across Oshawa led and scheduled by other levels of government – Metrolinx, Ministry of Transportation and Region of Durham.

We encourage you to support the businesses that contribute to our neighbourhoods and local economy. Follow detour signage if your route is affected.

Road improvement projects

Current concurrent projects include: 

• Simcoe St. bridge replacement – Metrolinx project. The full closure of Simcoe St. between Avenue and Albany Streets for two years as part of Metrolinx’s Bowmanville Extension of the Lakeshore East GO rail service.
  
  
• Wilson Rd. S. overpass replacement – M.T.O. project. The full closure of Wilson Rd. S. from Dieppe Ave. to Bloor St. E. until late Spring 2027, as part of M.T.O.’s Highway 401 widening program.
  
  
• Cubert St. and Park Rd. S. Highway 401 overpass replacement – M.T.O. project. This work requires the long-term closure of Cubert St. and Park Rd. S. from Bloor St. to College Ave. until Fall 2027. Cubert St. is now closed and Park Rd. S. will be closed beginning July 13. 

Additionally, the rehabilitation of Farewell St. is currently underway by the Region of Durham, with northbound lanes closed from Bloor St. E. to Wentworth St. E. until November. Southbound traffic is permitted through this section while northbound traffic is being detoured. Follow posted detour routes.

Stay informed

• Check Ontario 511 for the latest M.T.O. road closures and traffic updates.
• Visit Metrolinx online for updates on the Lakeshore East GO expansion and traffic impacts.
• See the Region of Durham’s website for details on regional roadwork and closures.