Columbus Road from Country Lane to Cedarbrook Trail to be closed until 2028

The Town of Whitby is advising residents of the upcoming closure of Columbus Road, from Country Lane to Cedarbrook Trail, to support the road’s expansion and future growth in Brooklin.

Work is expected to take about three years to complete. Detour routes will be posted, and all north/south roads crossing Columbus Road will be open during the closure.

This multi-year road improvement project is essential to prepare Brooklin and Whitby for future growth. With Whitby’s population expected to increase from about 140,000 to 190,000 by 2031, expanding the road will make sure homes built in the area are connected to reliable roads, sidewalks, multi-use paths, and bridges.

Investments like this are key to addressing the Town’s housing, infrastructure, and Community Strategic Plan priorities.

Learn more about Whitby’s local priorities.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve roads and build a more connected community.

View the Columbus Road and other Town of Whitby construction projects scheduled for the current year on the map below.

For more information, visit whitby.ca/Construction.

Quick Facts

• The project is supported through funding from the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP) - Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream (HECS) Fund, aimed at helping municipalities grow smarter and build stronger.
• Municipal governments build and maintain approximately 60 percent of the public infrastructure that support resident’s quality of life.
• Through the Town’s Community Strategic Plan engagement, residents listed housing and infrastructure as two of their top priorities.