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.

Project: RGN Roofing Renewal F, G2, I1, I3, I4, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, U
Project Manager: Christian Gremli
Project Status: Active construction site
Anticipated construction completion date: 10/31/2025
Alternative route: Not applicable for this project.

Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) - 200 Lees

Building affected:  Multiple buildings including LMX-CRX, MNT, Brooks
Start of interruption: Sun, 07/13/2025 - 12:00
End of interruption: Sat, 08/30/2025 - 12:00
Shutdown details: There will be road, bike path, and sidewalk closures for Facilities maintenance and safety reasons.
Impact: Users and clients should be prepared for road and pathway closures and be prepared to take detours. Please follow posted signage, barricades, and the directions of university personnel.
Additional Information:

• Louis Pasteur Private will be closed to pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists between University Private (south) and Thomas More Private, adjacent to the Montpetit (MNT) building.
• Louis Pasteur Private will be closed to motorists between Marie Curie Private and University Private (south), adjacent to the Learning Crossroads (CRX) building.
• Brooks parking garage remains accessible from Thomas More Private. Some exit stairwells may be unavailable.
• Northbound traffic on Louis Pasteur Private from Marie Curie will be redirected.
• Please follow safety barricades, signage, and the direction of university personnel.

Alternative route: Alternative route can be taken on King Edward Avenue. Pedestrian and cyclist traffic will be redirected.
For more information, please contact: Facilities Client Services Centre at 613-562-5000 or [email protected].

Building affected: VNR - Vanier - Jean-Jacques Lussier 136
Shutdown Details: Entrance #1014 will be closed and staircase B will not be accessible from Level 0 to the 2nd floor.
Duration of interruption: Wed, 08/20/2025 - 07:00
Duration of interruption: Fri, 08/22/2025 - 17:00
Impact: Please use alternate entrance doors located at Vanier #1070, #1000D, and use the elevators or staircases A, C, or E to access lower/upper levels
Alternative route: Not applicable for this shutdown.
For more information, please contact:  Nicolas Diver at [email protected].

Building affected: LPR - Louis Pasteur 141
Shutdown Details: Back exterior entrance.
Duration of interruption: Fri, 08/22/2025 - 07:00
Duration of interruption: Sat, 08/23/2025 - 17:00
Impact: Back entrance to LPR at 720 King Edward will be closed.
Alternative route: Use the entrance at 141 Louis Pasteur Private to access the building and the post office.
For more information, please contact:  Nicolas Diver at [email protected].

Building affected: MNO - Minto Sports Complex
Shutdown Details: The building will be closed for an electrical shutdown. 
Duration of interruption: Sun, 08/24/2025 - 06:00
Duration of interruption:  Sun, 08/24/2025 - 12:00
Impact: There will be no access to the building at all throughout the duration of the shutdown.
Alternative route: Not applicable for this shutdown.
For more information, please contact: Christopher Bruce at [email protected].

Building affected: MRT - Morisset - University 65
Shutdown Details: The normal electrical circuits on the first floor will be turned off.
Start of interruption: Mon, 08/25/2025 - 06:00
End of interruption: Mon, 08/25/2025 - 06:30
Impact: There will be no power on the first floor during the duration of the work.
Alternative route: Not applicable for this shutdown.
For more information, please contact: Tim Lacombe at [email protected].

Building affected: MBSC - Biosciences - Marie Curie 30 | PRZ - Pérez - Université 50
Shutdown Details: Window cleaning
Duration of interruption: Mon, 08/25/2025 - 06:00
Duration of interruption: Fri, 08/29/2025 - 16:00
Impact: The buildings above will remain accessible throughout the work. There will be no impact on building access during the day.
Alternative route: Not applicable for this shutdown.
Additional Information: Please remove all objects from the windowsills. There might be a faint chemical odor in the air for the first 48 hours after maintenance. 
For more information, please contact:Team RSS at [email protected].

Building affected: ARC - Advanced Research Complex - Templeton 25
Shutdown Details: There will be a water shutdown
Duration of interruption: Wed, 08/27/2025 - 06:00
Duration of interruption: Wed, 08/27/2025 - 08:00
Impact:  The domestic hot and cold water will not be available during the hours above. The water will be restored before users are in the labs
Alternative route: Not applicable for this shutdown.
For more information, please contact:Devin McGirr at [email protected]

Building affected: ARC - Advanced Research Complex - Templeton 25
Shutdown Details: The High Pressure Vacuum (HPV) system will be turned off.
Duration of interruption: Wed, 08/27/2025 - 07:00
Duration of interruption: Wed, 08/27/2025 - 15:00
Impact: No impact to regular users of the building, but the HPV system in labs will not be available throughout the day.
Alternative route: Not applicable for this shutdown.
For more information, please contact:Devin McGirr at [email protected]

Building affected: STE - SITE - King Edward 800
Shutdown Details: Entrance Closure
Duration of interruption: Mon, 08/25/2025 - 07:00
Duration of interruption: Fri, 10/17/2025 - 17:00
Impact:  The main building entrance at level 00 will be closed and an alternative entrance will be provided during the time period. Refer to the document attached for details.
Alternative route: Not applicable for this shutdown.
For more information, please contact:Christian Gremli at [email protected]

Shutdown details: Some sections of floor grills will be removed for cleaning.
Impact: A security perimeter will be installed and certain doors will not be accessible. However, access to the building will not be compromised and entry will remain possible.
Alternative route: Not applicable for this shutdown.
For more information, please contact: Nicolas Diver at [email protected].

Floor Maintenance:
LMX-CRX - Lamoureux-Learning Crossroads (Jean-Jacques Lussier 145): Sun, 07/13/2025 to Fri, 09/05/2025
GNN - Gendron (Marie Curie 30): Jeu, 07/31/2025 to Jeu, 08/28/2025 
CBY - Colonel By (Louis Pasteur 161): Thu, 07/31/2025 to Thu, 08/28/2025 
STE - SITE (King Edward 800): Thu, 07/31/2025 to Thu, 08/28/2025 
VNR - Vanier (Jean-Jacques Lussier 136): Thu, 07/31/2025 to Thu, 08/28/2025 
FHS - Faculty of Health Sciences (Lees 200): Mon, 08/04/2025 to Thu, 08/28/2025
30-32 Stewart: Fri, 08/22/2025 to Fri, 08/29/2025
34-36 Stewart: Mon, 09/01/2025 to Sat, 09/06/2025 
LMX-CRX - Lamoureux - Learning Crossroads (Jean-Jacques Lussier 145): Thu, 09/04/2025 to Fri, 09/05/2025
RGN - Roger Guindon (Smyth 451): Mon, 09/08-2025 to Fri, 09/19/2025
Impact: The premises will not be accessible from 23:00 to 07:00. Work may last up to two days. There will be no impact on access to the building during the day.
Additional information: Please remove all personal belongings from the floor. A slight chemical odor may be present in the air for the first 48 hours following maintenance.
Alternative route: Not applicable for this shutdown.
For more information, please contact: Team RSS at [email protected].

Building affected: PRZ - Pérez - University 50
Shutdown Details: The elevators will be renovated.
Start of interruption: Fri, 08/15/2025 - 12:00
End of interruption: Tue, 08/26/2025 - 16:00
Impact: Floors 2 and 4 will not be accessible during this period.
Additional Information: Please see below on how to access levels 0, 1, and 3.

• Enter level 0 using the doors inside the PRZ parking garage (access to studios, washrooms, and lockers).
• Enter level 1 using the doors off U  niversity Private on the southwest side of the building.
• Enter level 3 using level 2 of MRT by corridor 323.
• Accessible routes to and from the PRZ parking garage and PRZ level 0 are only available by parking in the garage itself or by using the elevators in Hamelin Hall or Simard Hall.

Alternative route: See map. 
For more information, please contact: Bouchra Ahabbane at [email protected]