The Town of Whitby has opened a temporary truck driver rest stop at Iroquois Park Sports Centre (500 Victoria Street West) in an effort to support drivers who have been impacted by the closure of facilities due to COVID-19. The facility is located just off of Highway 401, providing a quick place for short- and long-haul drivers to stop as they travel across Ontario.

The rest stop will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., starting today, providing drivers with a place to shower, change and use washroom facilities. Drivers can enter the building through the main doors. Please note that the facility is not open to the public. The south portion of the main parking lot will be available for temporary parking (of up to 12 hours) to allow drivers to rest.

“Truck drivers across Canada are doing an extraordinary job of keeping our shelves stocked during this public health crisis,” said Mayor Don Mitchell. “The opening of this rest stop at Iroquois Park Sports Centre is our small way of thanking them for keeping the supply chain moving; making sure people have the goods they need, when they need them.”

The rest stop will remain open until further notice.

For more information on how the Town is supporting those being impacted by COVID-19, visit whitby.ca/coronavirus.