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:  MULTIPLE buildings will be affected – ARC - CBY - STE
Shutdown details: Floor Maintenance and Annual Cleaning
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Tue, 06/16/2026 - 23:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Fri, 08/28/2026 - 07:00
Impact: Temporary circulation adjustments may occur near work areas. Some access points may be partially redirected or narrowed, but access to buildings will remain available at all times..
Additional Information: : Please refer to the schedule below for affected areas.
For more information, please contact: Team RSS at [email protected]

Building affected:  061 - FHS - Faculty of Health Sciences - Lees 200
Shutdown details: Floor Maintenance and Spring Cleaning
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM) Thu, 07/16/2026 - 23:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Wed, 10/07/2026 - 07:00
Impact:Temporary circulation adjustments may occur near work areas. Some access points may be partially redirected or narrowed, but access to the building will remain available at all times.
Additional Information: Please refer to the schedule below for affected areas.
For more information, please contact: Team RSS at [email protected]

Building affected:  033 - DMS - Desmarais - Laurier 55
Shutdown details: Reduced ventilation system capacity
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM) Fri, 07/24/2026 - 12:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Mon, 08/31/2026 - 16:00
Impact: Cooling capacity may be limited during periods of peak heat temperature.
Additional Information: Chiller 2 is out of service due to a failed control board and will remain unavailable until repairs are completed. Cooling will continue to be provided by Chiller 1; however, cooling capacity may be reduced during peak heat periods. Please refer to the schedule below for affected areas.
For more information, please contact: Salam Cheikh at [email protected]

Building affected:  009 - LPR - Louis Pasteur - Louis Pasteur 141
Shutdown details: Entrance mat system modification and entrance door repairs.
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM) Mon, 07/27/2026 - 07:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Fri, 08/21/2026 - 17:00
Impact:Temporary closure of the entrance (Room 150) located at 129 Louis-Pasteur Private and noise disturbance.
Additional Information: Detour signage will be posted on site. Users may access the building through the Parking Services entrance at 139 Louis-Pasteur Private and use Stairwell F to reach the second floor. Please refer to the schedule below for affected areas. Please refer to the schedule below for affected areas.
For more information, please contact: Justin Champagne at [email protected]

Building affected: 039 - MNO - Minto Sports Complex - King Edward 801
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Fri, 08/21/2026 - 07:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Fri, 09/11/2026 - 17:00
Areas affected: Showers and washrooms 
Impact: Shower and washroom areas E105 and E108, as well as public washrooms W115A, W115B and W209A, will be closed for renovations.
Additional information: Users can access alternative washrooms in the building.
For more information, please contact: Dongxu Liu at [email protected]

Area affected: Bike lanes along Louis-Pasteur Private between University Private and Thomas More Private
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Fri, 08/21/2026 - 06:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Fri, 09/25/2026 - 09:00
Zone affected: Grounds
Shutdown details : Bike lanes will be periodically closed from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. to allow deliveries and concrete pours. 
Impact: During these closures, cyclists will be required to share the road with vehicles.
For more information, please contact: Martin Faubert at [email protected] 

Building affected: 025 - VNR - Vanier - Jean‐Jacques Lussier 136
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Mon, 08/24/2026 - 07:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Mon, 08/24/2026 - 15:00
System affected: Steam & condensate system 
Impact: Steam-dependent systems will be without steam supply during the shutdown. The shutdown will also affect condensate return systems, high-temperature and pressurized condensate, and interconnected systems, valves, pumps and equipment that may introduce pressure or flow into the isolated system.
For more information, please contact: Philippe Millette at [email protected]

Building affected: 006 - MHN - Hamelin - Laurier 70
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Mon, 08/24/2026 - 07:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Mon, 08/24/2026 - 09:00
System affected: Electrical
Shutdown details: Normal Power Supply Circuits, Closing Panel 4 PA
Impact: Outlets in rooms 418, 420, 425, 428, 432 and 436 will be unavailable during the shutdown.
For more information, please contact: Frédéric Jutras at [email protected]

Building affected: 023 - FTX - Fauteux - Louis Pasteur 57
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH): Tue, 08/25/2026 - 07:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH): Tue, 08/25/2026 - 16:00
System affected: Ventilation
Shutdown details: The ventilation system will be shut down to perform important maintenance work.
Impact: Airflow will be very limited or unavailable for the duration of the work. Air conditioning will also be unavailable.
For more information, please contact: Salam Cheikh at [email protected]

Building affected: 050 - RGN - Roger Guindon - Smyth 451
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Tue, 08/25/2026 - 06:30
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Tue, 08/25/2026 - 08:30
System affected: Electrical
Shutdown details: Normal power supply circuits, closing Panel 1-3PC
Impact: Lighting on the first floor will be reduced during the shutdown, with emergency lighting providing illumination.
For more information, please contact: Frédéric Jutras at [email protected]

Building affected:  004 - TBT - Tabaret - Cumberland 550
Start of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM) Mon, 07/27/2026 - 05:00
End of interruption (MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM): Fri, 09/04/2026 - 18:00
Impact: Higher-than-usual noise levels and temporary disruptions are to be expected during normal working hours.
For more information, please contact: Kyle Clemens at [email protected]

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

Affected location: 774 FRL
Elevator #: P1
Anticipated date of service restoration: September 1
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site.