Notices of service interruption include the reason for the disruption, the anticipated duration, a description of alternate facilities or services (if available), as well as accessible routes for making one’s way to these alternate facilities and services. The notice is placed in conspicuous campus locations and, when appropriate, on this site.

The University of Ottawa is proud to offer an inclusive environment to its entire community. We invite you to send us comments and suggestions on accessibility that will help us to keep on improving the level of accessibility campus-wide.  For more information on accessibility at the University of Ottawa, please visit the Accessibility Hub.

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act states that all employers must provide emergency response information in an accessible format to all employees with a disability that requires an accommodation. If an employee has an emergency response plan in place, please ensure that you revisit the emergency response plan with the employee in light of the temporary disruptions/maintenance. If an employee submits a new request for an accommodation due to a disability, the employee should discussion their request with their supervisor and/or the Human Resources Department.

If employees require advice on emergency preparedness or assistance with developing a personal emergency plan, they should inform their supervisor and/or the Human Resources Department. The Emergency Management Office may be consulted should subject matter expertise be required.

Long term interruption notices are mostly due to construction projects on campus.

Alta Vista Campus 
Project: Construction of the Advanced Medical Research Centre
Project Manager: Sylviane Charette
Project Status: Active construction site
Alternative route: Not applicable for this project.
Related Interruption notices
Parking Lot H at RGN will close at midnight on May 10, 2024 and remain closed for the duration of construction (approx. October 2026).
Alternative parking is available for permit holders and visitors. View alternative options. 
When visiting the Alta vista campus, we strongly recommended using the uOttawa inter-campus shuttle service. 
Loading dock will remain open during construction.

850 Peter Morand
Project: Automize Partitions Walls 122-123-124
Project Manager: Aliou Sow
Project Status: Active construction site
Anticipated construction completion date: March 6, 2025
Alternative route: Not applicable for this project.

Building affected: MNT - Montpetit - University 125
Shutdown details: There will be partial access to showers for male and female during the construction. Signage for pool access will be on site.  A few lockers will be affected, and the users will be informed by Sports Service. Notices for sauna access will be demonstrated on site by Sports Service.
Start of interruption: Wed, 02/26/2025 - 06:00
End of interruption: Fri, 07/18/2025 - 17:00
Impact: Partial access to showers, saunas, and lockers
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Dongxu Liu at [email protected]

Building affected: TBT - Tabaret - Cumberland 550
Shutdown details: The elevators will be out of service
Start of interruption: Wed, 04/16/2025 - 08:00
End of interruption: Thu, 04/17/2025 - 16:00
Impact: No access to elevators during testing
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Christopher Bruce at [email protected]

Building affected: FSS - Social Sciences Building - University 120
Shutdown details: Water shutdown
Start of interruption: Thu, 04/17/2025 – 18:30
End of interruption: Thu, 04/17/2025 – 23:59
Impact: No domestic cold water in the building and no cold water in the bathrooms.
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Stephane St- Jean at [email protected]

Building affected: Main Campus
Shutdown details: There will be a cleaning of the streets and parking lots on the main campus.
Start of interruption: Thu, 04/17/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:30
Impact: The cleaning will involve the use of blowers and sweepers. There will be some dust in the air during this time. The parking lots will still be in use!
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Pierre-Yves Leroux at [email protected].

Building affected: DRO - D'Iorio - Marie Curie 10
Shutdown details: No access to certain rooms
Start of interruption: Sun, 04/20/2025 - 23:00
End of interruption: Thu, 05/01/2025 - 07:00
Impact: The following rooms will not be accessible from 23:00 to 07:00, please see schedule below. Work may take 1 to 2 days. No impact on daytime access.
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Team RSS at [email protected]

Building affected: 141 Louis Pasteur - LPR
Shutdown details: There will be a 3-tier carpet system installed in 141 LPR.
Start of interruption: Mon, 04/21/2025 - 09:00
End of interruption: Mon, 04/21/2025 - 14:00
Impact: The front doors at 141 LPR will be inaccessible. You will have to enter via 720 King Edward, where the post office is located.
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Brigitte Morin at [email protected].

Building affected: SMD - Simard - 60 University
Shutdown details: We will be improving the radiation heating systems in the hallways. As such, there will be work done in the stairwells at every floor.
Start of interruption: Tue, 04/22/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Fri, 05/02/2025 - 17:00
Impact: There will be a reduction in heating for the entire building. There will also be signs posted to indicate which areas are inaccessible during which dates.
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Claudio Lorello at [email protected]

Building affected: STM - STEM Complex - Louis Pasteur 150
Shutdown details: Ventilation system shutdown
Start of interruption: Sat, 04/26/2025 - 05:00
End of interruption: Sat, 04/26/2025 - 18:00
Impact: The building will be in lockdown between 5:00 am and 6:00 pm with no access provided.
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Jordan Warner at [email protected]

Building affected: RGN - Roger Guindon - Smyth 451
Shutdown details: Ventilation system interruption
Start of interruption: Sat, 04/26/2025 - 06:00
End of interruption: Sun, 04/27/2025 - 18:00
Impact: A change in temperature and a reduction in air flow.
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Allan Hager at [email protected]

Building affected: CRG - Bioscience‐Ph I,CAREG - Marie Curie 20
Shutdown details: Complete electrical interruption
Start of interruption: Sat, 04/26/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Sat, 04/26/2025 - 16:00
Impact: The building will be inaccessible during the closure, and all equipment will be down, resulting in service interruptions 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Sean Kirkwood at [email protected]

Building affected: 90U - Residence - University 90
Shutdown details: Complete electrical interruption
Start of interruption: Sat, 05/03/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Sat, 05/03/2025 - 16:00
Impact: The building will be inaccessible during the closure, and all equipment will be down, resulting in service interruptions. 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Sean Duffy at [email protected]

Building affected: FTX - Fauteux - Louis Pasteur 57
Shutdown details: The elevators will be out of service
Start of interruption: Wed, 05/07/2025 - 08:00
End of interruption: Thu, 05/08/2025 - 16:00
Impact: No access to elevators during testing
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Christopher Bruce at [email protected]

Building affected: THN - Thompson Residence - University 45
Shutdown details: Complete electrical interruption
Start of interruption: Sat, 05/10/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Sat, 05/10/2025 - 16:00
Impact: The building will be inaccessible during the closure, and all equipment will be down, resulting in service interruptions. 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Sean Duffy at [email protected]

Building affected: MRT - Morisset - University 65
Shutdown details: Complete electrical interruption
Start of interruption: Sat, 05/24/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Sat, 05/24/2025 - 16:00
Impact: The building will be inaccessible during the closure, and all equipment will be down, resulting in service interruptions. 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Claudio Lorello at [email protected]

Building affected: MNT - Montpetit - University 125
Shutdown details: Complete electrical interruption
Start of interruption: Sat, 05/31/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Sat, 05/31/2025 - 16:00
Impact: The building will be inaccessible during the closure, and all equipment will be down, resulting in service interruptions. 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Sean Duffy at [email protected]

Building affected: MNO - Minto Sports Complex - King Edward 801
Shutdown details: Complete electrical interruption
Start of interruption: Sun, 06/01/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Sun, 06/01/2025 - 13:00
Impact: The building will be inaccessible during the closure, and all equipment will be down, resulting in service interruptions. 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Sean Duffy at [email protected]

Building affected: FSS - Social Sciences Building - University 120
Shutdown details: Complete electrical interruption
Start of interruption: Sat, 06/14/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Sat, 06/14/2025 - 16:00
Impact: The building will be inaccessible during the closure, and all equipment will be down, resulting in service interruptions.
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Stéphane Boucher at [email protected]

Affected location: 013 RCR - 90 University Private
Elevator #: P2
Anticipated date of service restoration: April 18
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site.