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.

STEM Complex (STM)-150 Louis Pasteur

Building affected: 048 - STM - STEM Complex - Louis Pasteur 150
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Thu, 09/24/2026 - 11:30
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Wed, 11/04/2026 - 11:30
System affected: Mechanical
Shutdown details: Exhaust Ventilation reduction
Impact: Fume hood exhaust may be reduced in all wet labs, particularly during peak loads.
Additional information: One of three main exhaust fans serving the wet labs in STEM has failed. Two fans remain operational.
For more information, please contact: Jason Truax at [email protected] 

Area affected: Cumberland street between Seraphin-Marion and Stewart
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Mon, 10/19/2026 - 05:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Tue, 11/03/2026 - 17:00
Shutdown details: Street closure
Impact: Cumberland Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Seraphin-Marion and Stewart streets for civil work. One sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. 
For more information, please contact: Martin Faubert at [email protected]

Building affected: 004 - TBT - Tabaret - Cumberland 550
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Thu, 10/22/2026 - 07:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Fri, 10/23/2026 - 17:00
Zone affected: Building entrances/inner courtyard
Impact: Access to and from the courtyard via Séraphin-Marion will be controlled. There may be periods of noise while work is underway.
Additional information: Concrete coring and hydrovac work will take place near the garbage bins in the courtyard. Flag persons will be present to manage access to and from the courtyard during the work. 
For more information, please contact: Christian Gremli at [email protected] 

Building affected: 022 - CRG - Bioscience‐Ph I,CAREG - Marie Curie 20
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Mon, 10/26/2026 - 07:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Fri, 10/23/2026 - 16:00
System affected: Steam & condensate system
Impact: The building will be without heating and humidification, and autoclaves will be unavailable during the shutdown.
For more information, please contact: Philippe Millette at [email protected] 

Routine floor maintenance

Impact: Rooms listed in the charts below will be unavailable between 23h00 à 7h00 on the date specified. No impact on daytime access.
For more information, please contact: Team RSS at [email protected]

018 - CBY - Colonel By - Louis Pasteur 161
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Mon, 10/12/2026 - 23:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Mon, 10/26/2026 - 07:00

048 - STM - STEM Complex - Louis Pasteur 150
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Mon, 10/12/2026 - 23:01
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Mon, 10/26/2026 - 07:00

027 - GNN - Bioscience‐Ph III, Gendron - Marie Curie 30
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Tue, 10/20/2026 - 23:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Fri, 10/23/2026 - 07:00

153 - ARC - Advanced Research Complex - Templeton 25
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Wed, 10/21/2026 - 23:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Wed, 10/28/2026 - 07:00

040 - STE - SITE - King Edward 800
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Mon, 10/26/2026 - 23:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Mon, 11/02/2026 - 07:00

042 - DRO - D'Iorio - Marie Curie 10
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Mon, 10/26/2026 - 23:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Wed, 10/28/2026 - 07:00

043 - BSC - Bioscience‐Ph II - Marie Curie 30
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Wed, 10/28/2026 - 23:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Thu, 10/29/2026 - 07:00

Affected location: 745 - MNN - Mann Residence
Elevator #: P1
Anticipated date of service restoration: October 23
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site.

Affected location: 017 BRS - Brooks - Thomas‐More 100
Elevator #: 2
Anticipated date of service restoration: October 23
Alternative: 

• Accessible routes to the following areas are unavailable: 
  • Level 0 (Brooks parking garage)
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
• Accessible exterior entrances
  • Enter the 1st floor of BRS using the ramp and the main doors off Thomas More Private on the north side of the building.
• Accessible entrances from other buildings
  • Enter the 2nd floor of BRS through the 3rd floor of FTX by corridor 217.
• Alternative accessible parking
  • Four accessible parking spaces are available on University Private between the south side of MNT and the north side of CRX.
  • Three accessible parking spaces are available on Louis-Pasteur Private on the west side of LPR.

Affected location: 034 FSS - 120 University
Elevator #: S7
Anticipated date of service restoration: October 15
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site.

Affected location: 040 STE - 800 King Edward
Elevator #: P1
Anticipated date of service restoration: November 30
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site.