Please be advised the City of Oshawa has scheduled reconstruction of the intersection of Conlin Road and Thornton Road this fall. The existing four-way stop at that intersection will be converted to a roundabout (traffic circle).

The construction will impact traffic flow to and from the west side of the joint Durham College-UOIT- campus location in Oshawa.

The construction will take part in two phases:

• Site preparation work now underway will result in lane restrictions and traffic delays around the Conlin/Thornton intersection, however, the intersection will remain open during this period.
• In mid-October, the City of Oshawa will close the entire intersection for construction of the roundabout and the installation of sidewalks, ditches, storm sewers and streetlights.

Faculty, staff and students who normally use the Conlin/Thornton intersection to access campus will need to find an alternative route during this period. 

Suggested alternatives:

• East-west traffic flow should follow either Taunton Road or Winchester Road.
• North-south traffic flow should follow Simcoe Street or Thickson Road. Stevenson Road can also be used as a north-south alternative route between Taunton Road and Conlin Road.

All motorists should expect heavier traffic flow along Simcoe Street and allow for extra travel time during the construction period.

The Conlin/Thornton area is expected to reopen to through traffic at the end of December, but the city advises unfavourable weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances may impact the work schedule. Once construction is complete, motorists should familiarize themselves with the new traffic pattern at Conlin and Thornton.

The City of Oshawa realizes aspects of this construction work may be disruptive; however, it advises it will make every effort to complete the project as quickly and efficiently as possible.