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Taunton Road


Durham Regional Road 4
Durham Regional Road 4
Maintained byRegion of Durham
Length29.9 mi (48.1 km)
LocationToronto
Pickering
Ajax
Whitby
Oshawa
Hampton
Bowmanville
Clarington
West endToronto-Pickering Townline / York-Durham Line (Continues as York Regional Road 95. Steeles Avenue Steeles Avenue).
Major
junctions
Durham Regional Road 27Altona Road
Durham Regional Road 38 Whites Road
Durham Regional Road 1 Brock Road
Durham Regional Road 31 Westney Road N
Durham Regional Road 41 Salem Road N
Durham Regional Road 23 Lake Ridge Road
 Highway 412Whitby
Durham Regional Road 12 Brock Street N
Durham Regional Road 26 Thickson Road N
Durham Regional Road 52 Thornton Road N
Durham Regional Road 2 Simcoe Street N
Durham Regional Road 16 Ritson Road N
Durham Regional Road 35 Wilson Road N
Durham Regional Road 33 Harmony Road N
Durham Regional Road 55 Townline Road N
Durham Regional Road 34 Enfield Road/Courtice Road
 Highway 418Bowmanville
Durham Regional Road 57 Bowmanville Avenue
Durham Regional Road 14 Liberty Street N
Durham Regional Road 42 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road
Durham Regional Road 17 Main Street
East end  Highway 35 / Highway 115Clarington (continues as Concession Road 6)
Nearby arterial roads
← Rossland RoadDurham Regional Road 28 Taunton Road Highway 7 Durham Regional Highway 7 →

Taunton Road is an arterial thoroughfare street in Canada that travels east–west from Pickering, Ontario, to Clarington, Ontario. It stretches 29.9 mi (48.1 km) across the eastern Greater Toronto Area from Toronto-Pickering city limits in the west to   Highway 35 / Highway 115Clarington In the east. Taunton Road continues west to Toronto, ontario / York Region as Steeles Avenue

History[edit]

Taunton road in the 1900’s near Bethesda Road in Clarington, Ontario, Canada.

Originally, Taunton Road was named Concession Road 4, It was an important route for early settlers and travelers in the 1900s, connecting various communities in the region. Over time, Taunton Road evolved into a key transportation artery, accommodating the growth and development of the area.

The street was renamed from Concession Road 4 to its name known today as Taunton Road, The road has witnessed significant changes and developments, reflecting the evolving needs of the local population.

Landmarks[edit]

Landmarks and notable sites along Taunton Rd from west to east

Landmark Cross street Notes Image
Taunton Gardens Garden Street & Taunton Road Taunton Gardens Shopping Centre is a shopping mall with stores, restaurants, services and gardens.
Harmony Creek Trail Pondview Court The Harmony Creek Trail is an outdoor space along Taunton Road in Durham Region, with a trail that winds alongside Harmony Creek.

Route description[edit]

Public transit[edit]

Taunton Road is served predominantly by the Durham Regional Transit (DRT).

Routes# 915 (PULSE) and # 905 (Whitby Station to Port Perry & Uxbridge). Both routes turn away from Taunton Road. There are several routes serving the portions of the road. (Route # 915 runs 24 Hours a day.)

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