"The result has been a destruction of our road, our sense of peace [and] our sense of safety. It's an accident waiting to happen. Trucks pictured near Harmony Road on Feb. 2. Some residents say the influx of trucks in the area since November has caused dangerous driving conditions."
"I've had to dodge off into a driveway to avoid being hit because the trucks refused to move. Lauren Pare, who lives on Howden Road, says she's struggled to navigate its blind hills without knowing if she'll be met by a dump truck driving down the middle of the road."
"This truck activity revolves around an aggregate pit on Harmony Road, owned by Hard-Co Construction, a company based in Whitby. In November, residents say Hard-Co licensed the pit out to EMP Imperial Contracting, an unrelated company that's based in Port Perry. And then, the trucks started coming as many as 200 a day."
Residents of Harmony Road in rural north Oshawa report severe disruption caused by approximately 200 dump trucks daily operating from an aggregate pit since November. The trucks have damaged the country road, created mud hazards, and generated dangerous driving conditions. Residents describe difficulty accessing their driveways and navigating speeding truck drivers on blind hills. The aggregate pit, owned by Hard-Co Construction, was licensed to EMP Imperial Contracting in November, triggering the truck activity. Neighboring roads like Howden Road experience similar problems. Residents have called police regarding reckless driving and express concerns about safety risks and loss of peace.
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