Notice of Construction - Shore Line Road (Regional Road 47)

What’s happening?

• The Regional Municipality of Durham has hired Road Surface Recycling Ltd. to repave Shore Line Road (Regional Road 47). This work will take place from Mara Road to the Durham Region / Simcoe County Boundary in the Township of Brock.

What work is being done?

•  From Mara Road to Thorah Concession Road 9:
  • Pulverizing the existing asphalt road.
  • Placement of new granular material and new asphalt over the pulverized road.
  • Ditching and culvert replacements to improve roadside drainage
• From Thorah Concession Road 9 to the Durham Region / Simcoe County Boundry 
  • Full depth asphalt removal of the existing road.
  • Placement of new asphalt.
  • Ditching and culvert replacements to improve roadside drainage.
  • Placement of a new segment of steel beam guide rail.

When will this happen?

• Road Surface Recycling Ltd. will be on site the week of November 2, to start preparing for the work. The construction is expected to finish by November 30, depending on weather conditions.
• Ditching and culvert replacements will take place in 2026. The remainder of the work will begin in May 2027.
• Future Notice of Construction will be delivered in 2027, when Road Surface Recycling Ltd. is scheduled to return for the remaining work on Shore Line Road.

How will traffic be affected?

• Daily lane restrictions will be required for the duration of the project to complete the work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Full road closure of Shore Line Road will be required for work near the Canadian National Railway crossing. The Region will provide notice ahead of time when this will happen.
• Drivers should expect delays and plan for extra time when using Shore Line Road.

Other important information

• The equipment used for construction might make noise and cause ground vibrations. Anyone living or working nearby may notice this.
• The Region is doing its best to finish the work quickly and safely.
• Please be careful when driving in the area for the safety of construction workers, people walking and people cycling.