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Durham Regional Road 4 | |||||||
Maintained by | Region of Durham | ||||||
Length | 29.9 mi (48.1 km) | ||||||
Location | Toronto Pickering Ajax Whitby Oshawa Hampton Bowmanville Clarington | ||||||
West end | Toronto-Pickering Townline / York-Durham Line (Continues as Steeles Avenue). | ||||||
Major junctions | Altona Road Whites Road Brock Road Westney Road N Salem Road N Lake Ridge Road Highway 412 – Whitby Brock Street N Thickson Road N Thornton Road N Simcoe Street N Ritson Road N Wilson Road N Harmony Road N Townline Road N Enfield Road/Courtice Road Highway 418 – Bowmanville Bowmanville Avenue Liberty Street N Darlington-Clarke Townline Road Main Street | ||||||
East end | Highway 35 / Highway 115 – Clarington (continues as Concession Road 6) | ||||||
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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 115 – Clarington In the east. Taunton Road continues west to Toronto, ontario / York Region as Steeles Avenue
History
[edit]Originally, Taunton Road was an important route for early settlers and travelers in the 1900s[1], 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 road has witnessed significant changes and developments, reflecting the evolving needs of the local population.
Route Description
[edit]Taunton Road traverses through the following municipalities:
Pickering: The westernmost portion of Taunton Road lies within the city of Pickering. Here, it intersects with major roadways such as Brock Road and Kingston Road, providing connectivity to other parts of Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area.
Whitby: Continuing eastward, Taunton Road passes through the city of Whitby. This section is characterized by a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. It intersects with major roads like Brock Street and Dundas Street West, offering access to various amenities and services.
Oshawa: As Taunton Road extends further east, it enters the city of Oshawa. In this area, it intersects with major thoroughfares such as Harmony Road and Simcoe Street North, providing connectivity to the city's core and surrounding neighborhoods.
Landmarks
[edit]Landmarks and notable sites along Taunton Rd from west to east
Landmark | Cross street | Notes | Image |
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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. |
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.)[2]
References
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