Transit Detours Announced for Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade

The Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Due to the parade, Durham Region Transit has announced detours for Routes 605 and 905C.

Route 905C Detours:

• Northbound trips departing Whitby Station at 9:10 AM, 10:40 AM, and 12:10 PM will detour via Reach Street, Coral Creek Crescent, Nelkydd Lane, Herrema Boulevard, Barton Lane, Second Avenue, Dominion Street, Main Street, Toronto Street, and King Street.
• Southbound trips departing Railway Street southbound at Albert Street at 10:25 AM, 11:51 AM, and 1:21 PM will follow the same detour route.

Route 605 Detours:

• Northbound trips departing from Welwood Drive at 9:26 AM, 9:56 AM, 10:56 AM, 11:26 AM, 12:26 PM, and 12:56 PM will detour via Mill Street, Reach Street, Coral Creek Crescent, Nelkydd Lane, Herrema Boulevard, Barton Lane, Second Avenue, Dominion Street, Main Street, Toronto Street, and King Street.
• Southbound trips departing Railway Street southbound at Albert Street at 9:20 AM, 9:50 AM, 10:50 AM, 11:20 AM, 12:20 PM, and 12:50 PM will follow the same detour route.

Affected Stops:

• Stops on Brock Street between Railway Street and Nelkydd Lane will not be served.
• Stops on Main Street between Reach Street and Dominion Street will not be served.

Temporary Stops:

• King Street westbound at Toronto Street
• Dominion Street eastbound at Main Street
• Main Street northbound at Dominion Street
• Herrema Boulevard northbound at Brock Street
• Nelkydd Lane southbound at Brock Street
• Reach Street westbound at Main Street
• Mill Street eastbound at Main Street

These changes are in effect to accommodate the parade and ensure the safety of participants and attendees.