Service Alerts and Detours

Safe, reliable transport is always our priority. When inclement weather is expected, please plan ahead and give yourself extra time to safely reach your destination, and use our real-time Next Ride info to stay up-to-date.

Below you will find all ongoing service alerts and detours that impact current DRT scheduled service.

We aim to provide one week’s notice for all stop closures, route detours or service alerts. Despite our best efforts, due to circumstances beyond our control, this is not always possible.

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Posted Friday, 18 June, 2021

Detour notice When:  Monday, June 21, at 07:00, to Friday, June 25, at 18:00 Route(s):  405 Wilson and 980 Late Night
Due to a road closure on Conlin Road in Oshawa, routes 405 Wilson and 980 Late Night will detour. Buses will operate in both directions, via Greenhill Avenue.
The following stops will be closed during construction:
All bus stops on Conlin Road, between Wilson Road and Harmony Road; Harmony Road, between Greenhill Avenue and Conlin Road; and Wilson Road,...
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Posted Friday, 28 May, 2021

Beginning Monday, June 21 , DRT is introducing service enhancements to provide greater mobility across Durham Region. Updates include improving access to recreational opportunities and local attractions, and new route 110 in Pickering Centre, replacing On Demand service in the area. Other highlights include:
Route 110: Operates from Pickering Parkway Terminal to Sunbird Loop, via Finch and Valley Farm. Replaces On Demand service in Pickering Centre.
Route 120: ...
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Posted Tuesday, 11 May, 2021

2021-05-12 Major St When: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Route(s): 905B Thickson-Reach
Due to road construction on Major Street, route 905B Thickson–Reach will detour via Earl Cuddie Boulevard and will not serve the following stops:
Stop #2743 (Union Northbound @ Major)
Stop #2735 (Union Southbound @ Major)
The following temporary stops will be served:
Earl Cuddie Westbound @ Union Avenue
Union Northbound @ Earl Cuddie Boulevard

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Posted Wednesday, 14 April, 2021

On Demand bus at a stopSeniors and residents of Durham Region can book a free round trip from their residence to a local vaccine clinic using Durham Region Transit’s (DRT) On Demand or Specialized Services (eligibility required for Specialized Services). This temporary free service is funded by a generous $10,000 donation from Ontario Power Generation (OPG) in support of the province’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Bus stop and route information for clinics across Durham Region can be found...
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