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: MNO - Minto Sports Complex - King Edward 801
Shutdown details: Ice rink cooling system
Start of interruption: Sun, 04/27/2025 - 00:00
End of interruption: Fri, 06/06/2025 - 17:00
Impact: Two ice rinks will not be accessible during this time period. 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Dongxu Liu at [email protected].

Building affected: MNO - Complexe Sportif Minto - King Edward 801
Shutdown details: Floor maintenance
Start of interruption: Wed, 04/30/2025 - 23:00
End of interruption: Thu, 05/08/2025 - 07:00
Impact:The offices below will be inaccessible between 23:00 and 07:00. The work can take up to 2 days to complete. There will be no impact on building access during the day. 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Team RSS at [email protected].

Building affected: GNN - Bioscience‐Ph III, Gendron - Marie Curie 30
Shutdown details: Floor maintenance
Start of interruption: Wed, 04/30/2025 - 23:00
End of interruption: Fri, 05/16/2025 - 07:00
Impact:The offices below will be inaccessible between 23:00 and 07:00. The work can take up to 2 days to complete. There will be no impact on building access during the day. 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Team RSS at [email protected].

Building affected: DRO - D'Iorio - Marie Curie 10
Shutdown details: Floor maintenance
Start of interruption: Thu, 05/01/2025 - 23:00
End of interruption: Thu, 05/15/2025 - 07:00
Impact:The offices below will be inaccessible between 23:00 and 07:00. The work can take up to 2 days to complete. There will be no impact on building access during the day. 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Team RSS at [email protected].

Building affected: RDU - Rideau Residence
Shutdown details: Complete electrical interruption
Start of interruption: Mon, 05/05/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Tue, 05/06/2025 - 16:00
Impact: There will be no electricity or water supply during the work period.
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Patrick Chénier at [email protected]

Building affected: STN - Stanton Residence - University 100
Shutdown details: Complete electrical interruption
Start of interruption: Wed, 05/07/2025 - 06:00
End of interruption: Wed, 05/07/2025 - 08:00
Impact: There will be no electricity or water supply during the work period.
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: Elevator shutdown - One elevator will be operational at all times.
Start of interruption: Wed, 05/07/2025 - 08:00 (Elevator P1 will be offline)
End of interruption: Thu, 05/08/2025 - 16:00 (Elevator P2 will be offline)
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: STN - Stanton Residence - University 100
Shutdown details: Complete electrical interruption
Start of interruption: Fri, 05/08/2025 - 05:00
End of interruption: Fri, 05/08/2025 - 08:00
Impact: There will be no electricity or water supply during the work period.
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Sean Duffy 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
Elevator #: P2
Anticipated date of service restoration: May 9
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site.

Affected location: 016 CRX - Learning Crossroads
Elevator #: P5
Anticipated date of service restoration: May 9
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site.

Affected location: 014 MRD - Marchand Residence
Elevator #: P2
Anticipated date of service restoration: May 16
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site. 

Affected location: 040 STE - SITE
Elevator #: P2
Anticipated date of service restoration: May 16
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site. 

Affected location: 726 ANX - Annex Residence
Elevator #: P2
Anticipated date of service restoration: May 16
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site.